Weather in Toledo, Ohio
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle36%80°53°
- SundayMay 17Overcast13%88°63°
- MondayMay 18Rain27%90°65°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle71%86°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle71%71°53°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—57°47°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle14%56°53°
- PM 2.5
- 5.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 6.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 12.6 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 67.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:16 AM
- Moonset
- 1:18 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Toledo at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 69°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Toledo's warmest temperatures at around 75°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 27°F. May sees peak rainfall with 3.5 inches, while February records the lowest at 1.8 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| February | 29° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| March | 38° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| April | 50° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 61° | 3.5″ | 8 |
| June | 71° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| July | 75° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| August | 73° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| September | 66° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 2.4″ | 6 |
| November | 42° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| December | 32° | 2.1″ | 5 |
Regional context
Climate conditions in Toledo fall within the warm-summer humid continental region. This classification connects the city with nearby areas that experience similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, Youngstown, OH, Canton, OH, Lorain, OH.
Naturalist notes
Late April often brings the return of migrating warblers to Toledo's wooded areas, their songs coinciding with the unfurling of oak leaves.
May witnesses the peak bloom of native wild lupine across local prairies and woodland edges.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Toledo?
- Spring's final frost in Toledo generally occurs around mid-April, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Toledo?
- May brings the heaviest rainfall with approximately 3.5 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 32 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Toledo?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Toledo?
- January usually brings the coldest weather, averaging approximately 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Toledo?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can go into the ground around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Toledo get?
- Toledo sees precipitation on about 67 days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Toledo?
- Toledo's USDA hardiness zone reflects its lowest average winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city's ZIP code.
Climate
Toledo, Ohio experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 27°F while July averages reach 75°F, creating a 48°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 32 inches across roughly 67 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here follow the city's latitude at 41.7°N, along with its proximity to large water bodies and elevation. These factors determine what grows in the area, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.