Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

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Here is a look at some Independence Day weather statistics for Cincinnati, with data going back to 1871. As can be seen in the data below, there has been a fairly wide spectrum of temperatures and precipitation on Independence Day in Cincinnati, but high temperatures have generally been in the 80s and low temperatures in the 60s. It is also not uncommon to see some rain in Cincinnati on Independence Day.

Independence Day Climate Extremes (1871-2025):
Warmest High Temperature: 102 degrees (1911)
Coldest High Temperature: 70 degrees (1972)
Coldest Low Temperature: 50 degrees (1968)
Warmest Low Temperature: 78 degrees (1897)
Most Precipitation: 1.87 inches (1932)

Independence Day Climate Averages (1871-2025):
Average High Temperature: 86 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 66 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.16 inches

Below are graphs showing the frequency distribution of Independence Day high/low temperatures and precipitation for Cincinnati. Click here for a full listing of Cincinnati's Independence Day climate records.