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Foggy Akron Dawn Gives Way to Near-Record October Heat Thursday

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Published on October 28, 2026
Foggy Akron Dawn Gives Way to Near-Record October Heat ThursdaySource: Sylwia Pietruszka / Wikimedia Commons

Akron is starting Wednesday with some high clouds and temperatures in the upper 40s. By afternoon, sunshine should push temperatures to 74 degrees, making for a warm finish to the morning.

Warmth Builds Into Thursday

Thursday is the standout day of the week, with sunny skies and a high near 76. The National Weather Service forecast would come within a degree of Akron’s October 29 record high of 77 degrees, set in 1900. Thursday night turns mostly cloudy, but temperatures remain mild near 55.

Halloween Looks Mild Before Rain Returns

Friday brings partly sunny skies and a cooler high near 67, followed by a chilly low around 42 Friday night. Saturday, Halloween, should be partly sunny with a high near 67, while Saturday night is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low near 52.

Rain chances increase Sunday night and continue into Monday, when showers are possible with a high near 69; Tuesday also carries a chance of showers. The longer-range update adds detail to Hoodline’s earlier Akron forecast, extending the unsettled pattern into early next week.

Best Windows For Outdoor Plans

Wednesday afternoon through Saturday offers the best stretch for outdoor plans, with no significant rain expected. Anyone heading out after sunset will want a jacket as nighttime temperatures dip into the 40s.