Population:                  478,403            

Elevation:                    690 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   77.6 square miles

Location:                     Located in the very northern portion of Ohio, virtually on Lake Erie

Time Zone:                  Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Cleveland, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).  Cleveland observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

26.2

28.8

37.8

48.0

58.9

67.9

72.3

70.7

64.0

52.9

42.3

31.6

High temperature (°F)

33.3

36.4

46.6

57.9

69.2

78.0

82.0

79.9

73.2

61.8

49.5

38.1

Low temperature (°F)

19.1

21.1

28.9

38.1

48.5

57.9

62.5

61.4

54.7

44.0

35.2

25.2

Precipitation (in)

2.4

2.2

2.9

3.3

3.4

3.9

3.5

3.7

3.8

2.8

3.4

3.1

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precip.

16

14

15

15

13

11

10

10

10

11

14

16

Wind speed (mph)

12.2

11.8

12.0

11.5

10.0

9.2

8.6

8.2

8.9

9.9

11.8

12.0

Morning humidity (%)

79

78

79

77

78

80

82

86

85

81

78

78

Afternoon humidity (%)

70

68

63

58

58

58

57

60

60

60

66

71

Sunshine (%)

30

37

45

52

58

65

67

63

60

52

31

25

Days clear of clouds

3

3

5

5

6

7

8

9

8

8

3

3

Partly cloudy days

5

6

6

8

10

11

12

11

10

8

6

5

Cloudy days

24

20

20

17

15

12

11

11

12

15

21

24

Snowfall (in)

13.5

12.0

10.9

2.4

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.6

5.3

12.1

Local Seasons:

Summer is the busiest time of year in this active city due to its proximity to some of the country’s best theme parks as well as the abundance of activities on the area’s waterways; Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Late spring and summer, beaches, yacht clubs, parks and other entertainment venues provide a multitude of events and things to do, setting the pace for family fun. When it comes to weather, Cleveland offers its visitors four distinct seasons, all of which allow the many outdoor activities to be experienced and enjoyed by all.  Summers are perfect for any activity with midday temperatures around 80 F and the evenings dropping into the 60’s.  Spring and fall are quite beautiful for both the scenery as well as the weather.  Temperatures in the spring average near 50 F, making it the ideal to take advantage of viewing Nature coming to life in some of the city’s nationally recognized parks.  Naturally, fall is beautiful as well, when the area transforms itself into a variety of colors as the leaves begin to fall.  With temperatures just cool enough to be invigorating, it’s a great time for a nice lunch at one of the areas fine restaurants, followed by a leisurely walk while enjoying the scenery.  Winters do get cold and snow does transform the area into a winter wonderland, perfect for a relaxing drink by a roaring fire.  Whatever the season and whatever the reason for visiting, Cleveland awaits with a multitude of activities and sites to enjoy.

How to Get There:

By Air

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

5300 Riverside Drive

Cleveland, OH 44135

216-265-6000

One of the nation’s key airports, services many numerous major carriers that schedule more than 700 direct and connecting flights throughout the U.S. and internationally. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is also a major hub for Continental Airlines.

Ground Transportation:

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service is available both at the airport as well as at select locations throughout the city.

By Car

Cleveland is easily accessible from several major interstate highways; east-west I-80 (Ohio Turnpike) and I-90, and I-71 and I-77 from the south. I-271 and I-480 form bypasses around the city.

By Train

Amtrak

200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway Cleveland, OH 44114

800-USA-RAIL

Amtrak has passenger train service departing to and arriving from many cities, including Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City.

By Bus

Greyhound

1465 Chester Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114

216-781-0520

How to Get Around:

With so many things to see and do in the city, as well as in the nearby area, a personal or rental car is the best way to get around. 

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

1240 West 6th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

216-566-5100

Features bus or rapid transit service to nearly every part of the city. Rail service runs daily from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to downtown’s Tower City Center; to surrounding communities and beyond. The Waterfront Line, RTA’s newest addition, links the downtown business corridor to North Coast Harbor and the Flats Entertainment District. Buses serve the business and shopping areas as well as all other locations throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.

National Holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President’ Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve, December 31