Elyria (OH) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Elyria, Ohio, United States of America is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 1°C (34°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Elyria compares to cities worldwide.
Elyria Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Elyria will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Nighttime temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Elyria by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 307 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Elyria vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Elyria vs World: Temperature Compared
Elyria's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Elyria?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Elyria, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 1°C (34°F) and humidity around 73% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 70% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Elyria this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Elyria's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Elyria climate page.
