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Lorain Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 57° · coldest night Wednesday at 37°

The short of it: Lorain weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (46 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (52 °F), low 8 °C (46 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.3 mm (0.13 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:00 local time.

LORAIN, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Lorain this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 52°, the night near 46°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 50°. A brisk wind blows from the NE, gusting to 18 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 57°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 37°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 0.9 in. in all. Nights run 11° milder than the November norm of 35°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lorain brings highs near 50°, lows of 35° and about 2.8 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 20°, and June the wettest with 4.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are October and September.

The sun is up 9 h 58 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 597 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast46°37°10 mph–
11 PMOvercast46°36°10 mph–
12 AMOvercast45°36°10 mph–
1 AMOvercast45°35°9 mph–
2 AMOvercast44°35°9 mph–
3 AMOvercast44°35°9 mph–
4 AMOvercast43°34°9 mph–
5 AMOvercast42°33°9 mph–
6 AMOvercast42°33°8 mph–
7 AMOvercast42°33°8 mph–
8 AMOvercast42°33°7 mph–
9 AMOvercast42°33°8 mph–
10 AMOvercast42°34°7 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy42°34°7 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy42°35°6 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy42°35°6 mph–
2 PMOvercast42°35°6 mph–
3 PMOvercast42°35°6 mph–
4 PMOvercast43°36°5 mph–
5 PMLight showers42°35°5 mph0.01 in.
6 PMLight showers41°35°6 mph0.01 in.
7 PMLight showers41°34°6 mph0.03 in.
8 PMLight showers41°34°6 mph0.04 in.
9 PMLight showers42°34°7 mph0.04 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light showers, high 52°, low 46°, 0.7 in. of rain, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 5:11 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today46°52°0.7 in.18 mph9 h 58 min
Friday41°45°0.2 in.18 mph9 h 56 min
Saturday40°46°0.04 in.19 mph9 h 53 min
Sunday44°46°dry15 mph9 h 51 min
Monday42°50°dry9 mph9 h 49 min
Tuesday38°52°dry9 mph9 h 47 min
Wednesday37°57°dry7 mph9 h 46 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 57°. Wettest: today, 0.7 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Lorain Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lorain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
13° colder, 0.2 in. more rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 47 min
Average wind
11 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 13° against October, to near 50°; nights run about 35°. Wet spells are common — about 2.8 in., the 7th wettest month.

Lorain in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lorain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°2.4 in.12 mph9 h 29 min✦
February37°21°2.1 in.12 mph10 h 33 min✦
March46°29°2.6 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April59°39°3.2 in.11 mph13 h 16 min✦✦
May70°49°3.5 in.9 mph14 h 30 min✦✦✦
June79°58°4.0 in.8 mph15 h 9 min✦✦✦
July83°63°3.5 in.7 mph14 h 53 min✦✦✦
August82°62°3.3 in.7 mph13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September76°55°3.0 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°44°2.6 in.10 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November50°35°2.8 in.11 mph9 h 47 min✦✦
December39°26°2.6 in.12 mph9 h 11 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Lorain

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lorain today?

Right now it is 8 °C (46 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (52 °F) and tonight’s low 8 °C (46 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 3.3 mm (0.13 in) expected.

Will it rain in Lorain this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 23 mm (0.91 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Lorain?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Lorain?

July, with an average high of 29 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is June, with 101 mm (4.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lorain?

October and September. October brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain; September highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 76 mm (3.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lorain?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElyriaOhio7 mi SSE51°34°2.8 in.
AvonOhio8 mi E51°35°2.8 in.
Avon CenterOhio8 mi E51°35°2.8 in.
Avon LakeOhio9 mi ENE51°36°2.9 in.
North RidgevilleOhio10 mi ESE51°34°2.8 in.
North OlmstedOhio14 mi E51°35°2.8 in.
WestlakeOhio14 mi E51°35°2.8 in.
Fairview ParkOhio16 mi E51°35°2.8 in.

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