Cleveland Forecast Brings Mild Temps Before Daylight Saving
Residents can expect warm mid-week temperatures followed by a shift as clocks fall back this weekend.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Forecasts
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The Cleveland area is set for a stretch of mild weather reaching into the mid-70s before showers move through the region late Thursday. Residents should also prepare for the end of daylight saving time early Sunday morning.
Why it matters
The upcoming weather shift brings a notable drop in temperatures, marking a clear transition toward cooler seasonal conditions. Concurrently, the return to standard time will significantly alter daily sunrise and sunset schedules for the community.
Meteorologists report high temperatures reaching the lower 70s on Wednesday and 75 degrees on Thursday before a cold front drops highs to the 60s on Friday. Saturday remains dry with temperatures in the 50s, while rain chances increase again on Sunday.
The details
Warm and breezy conditions will arrive on Thursday as a southwest wind moves through Cleveland. By Friday morning, the showers will have cleared the region, giving way to dry, cooler weather that will persist through Saturday.
Timeline
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Afternoon temperatures reach the lower 70s.
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Highs hit 75 degrees before showers arrive late.
Friday, October 30, 2026: Dry conditions prevail with highs near 60 degrees.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Dry weather continues with temperatures in the 50s.
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 am and rain returns.
Seasonal Patterns
The transition to standard time on Sunday follows the schedule established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This shift aligns with typical autumn climatological trends in Northeast Ohio as the region experiences cooling temperatures and shorter daylight hours.
Residents should manually adjust non-automatic clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night. Drivers should remain alert for potentially slick road conditions on Friday morning following the overnight rainfall.
The takeaway
The end of daylight saving time will result in a 5:21 pm sunset on Sunday, significantly shortening evening daylight. Residents are encouraged to use the dry weather on Saturday to complete any outdoor tasks before the return of rain.
Further reading
For more updates on local weather patterns, visit the Forecasts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 5 Cleveland WEWS.
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