Summit County Climate
Summit County, Ohio
Avg Annual Temp
52.0°F
Annual Precip
37.0"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
Extreme Heat Days
12.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Summit County Weather
Summit County Stays Near National Average
Summit County averages 52.0°F annually, sitting just below the national median temperature. This humid continental climate is heavily influenced by regional lake-effect patterns and elevation.
Above Average Warmth with Drier Air
The county's 52.0°F mean is slightly higher than the Ohio state average of 51.5°F. However, it receives only 37.0 inches of precipitation, making it drier than the state average of 41.2 inches.
The Snow Capital of the Local Region
Summit's 47.2 inches of snow dwarfs the 31.8 inches seen in neighboring Stark County. This makes Summit one of the snowiest counties in this central-eastern Ohio cluster.
Intense Winters and Comfortable Summers
Winter is the defining season with 47.2 inches of snow and a 30.8°F average. Summers are pleasant and rarely oppressive, with only 13 days a year reaching 90°F.
Prioritize Snow Gear and Home Insulation
The primary climate challenge is the heavy 47.2-inch snowfall, requiring professional-grade snow tires and blowers. Summer energy costs remain manageable due to the low frequency of extreme heat days.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.