![]() ![]() The average monthly rainfall is between 2" (51mm) to 5" (127mm), with October the driest and April the wettest. Cyclones contribute to the rainfall from October to March, while thunderstorms are significant contributors during the rest of the year. The average annual rainfall in Ohio is 38" (965mm) and occurs throughout the year. Autumn has cloudy skies but pleasant temperatures and less rain. Spring has warm temperatures but is prone to tornadoes and thunderstorms. Lake effect snowstorms occur on Lake Erie's southeast shore. Winters are cold and verge on being bitter, with nights below 15☏ (-9.4☌) in the north during January. Polar air masses from the north and hot tropical air from the south clash to produce frequent changes in the cold season. Lake Erie moderates temperatures in the northeast coastal region during spring and summer by a few degrees. Summers are hot and humid in Ohio, with average high temperatures rising to 90☏ (32.2☌) at the peak of July. The northern part of Ohio drains into the North Atlantic Ocean, while the southern part drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Scioto River, Maumee River, Muskingum River, Cuyahoga River, and the Great Miami River are the main rivers in the state. The Allegheny Plateau is a region of hills and forests to the east and southeast of the plains. Glaciated Till Plains dominate the topography, with the Great Black Swamp, a flat area in the northwest. The Ohio River forms the southern border. Lake Erie defines much of the northern border and provides the state with over 300 miles of the coast. Ohio, The Buckeye State, has an average elevation of 260 meters above sea level, with the highest point at Campbell Hill at 472 meters. ![]() The high latitudes, lack of high mountain ranges, and proximity to the Great Lakes are major players that dominate the climate. Michigan in the northwest, Lake Erie in the north, Pennsylvania in the east, West Virginia in the southeast, Kentucky in the south, and Indiana in the west, border the state. Ohio lies in the Great Lakes region of North America. The warmth increases from north to south regions, with typically hot summers and cold winters. Ohio has a humid continental type of climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa, Dfb) in much of the state and a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) in the extreme south. ![]()
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