Updated October 2026
First Ladies National Historic Site Weather by Month
First Ladies National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 84°F and a low of 63°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 36°F and an average low of 20°F. June is the wettest month, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 13 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 9.1 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in First Ladies National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
84°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
20°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
4.4 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
13.4 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.9 h of daylight
Average weather at First Ladies by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 13.4 in | 9.4 h |
| February | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 12.0 in | 10.4 h |
| March | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 62°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 1.7 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| June | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.9 h |
| July | 84°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.7 h |
| August | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| September | 76°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 63°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 51°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 3.3 in | 9.7 h |
| December | 40°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 8.9 in | 9.1 h |
| Year total | 41.4 in | 47.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00014895, 9.1 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded First Ladies is at that time of year.
First Ladies weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 36°F in January, between 40°F in December and 39°F in February, with average lows between 20°F and 26°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 8.2 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 34 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.1 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 48°F in March to 72°F in May, with average lows between 29°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 11.2 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 9.3 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.3 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 84°F in July, between 80°F in June and 83°F in August, with average lows between 59°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 12.1 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.9 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 76°F in September to 51°F in November, with average lows between 34°F and 55°F. Together the three months average 9.9 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 3.6 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.7 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The weather at First Ladies National Historic Site is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons. Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees and blooming wildflowers. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fallcolor peaks mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for First Ladies
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 40.80°N, 81.38°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for First Ladies National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.5× the visitors of the park's average month. December is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit First Ladies National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near First Ladies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at First Ladies National Historic Site, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 63°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.1 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at First Ladies National Historic Site, with an average low of 20°F and an average high of 36°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.4 inches. The station records about 41.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.1 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 47 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 13 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00014895), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2006–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.