🇺🇸 Cincinnati vs 🇵🇪 Lima

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cincinnati

overcast clouds

52°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 50°F

H 55°F / L 50°F

Humidity: 60%

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Lima

fog

79°F

Fog

Feels like 79°F

H 79°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 65%

Climate Overview

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Cincinnati

Cincinnati on the Ohio River at the Kentucky border has a humid subtropical to continental transitional climate. The Ohio River valley creates humidity and cold air pooling while the surrounding hills create strong weather contrasts between valley and hilltop neighborhoods. The city is at the northern limit of the humid subtropical zone.

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Lima

Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidJune, July, August (grey and gloomy)
Annual rainLess than 0.5 inches (12 mm) — one of the driest capitals on Earth

Lima has the world's most paradoxical coastal desert climate. Despite being a tropical latitude, it rarely gets rain due to the cold Humboldt Current offshore. Summers (December–April) are sunny and warm; winters (June–October) are blanketed in garúa — a thick grey mist with drizzle that rarely lifts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Cincinnati🇵🇪 Lima
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Cincinnati vs Lima: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cincinnati or Lima have better weather?

Cincinnati and Lima have very different climates. Cincinnati on the Ohio River at the Kentucky border has a humid subtropical to continental transitio Lima: Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cincinnati vs Lima?

Best time for Cincinnati: spring and fall. Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March.

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