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Location & Surroundings

Akron is a city in Ohio, United States with 197,542 inhabitants, at 291 m elevation. The national capital Washington is about 455 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: Акрон · アクロン · آكرون · 阿克伦 · അക്രോൺ · اکران، اوهایو

Overview

Akron is city and the county seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States.

It is located in Summit County, United States.

Established in 1825-00-00.

The population is about 190,469 (2020).

It covers about 162 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 306 metre.

Also known as: Akron, Ohio, Akron, OH, City of Akron

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Image Downtown skyline as seen from Ohio & Erie Canalway at Martin Luther King Boulevard, Akron, Ohio - 20200530.jpg

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Locator map Summit County Ohio incorporated and unincorporated areas Akron highlighted.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Summit County
  • Area 162 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 4' 53" N, 81° 31' 8" W
  • Elevation 291 m (DEM: 295 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 197,542
  • Pop. Density 1,443 p/km²
  • Built-up 26.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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Акрон
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アクロン
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آكرون
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阿克伦
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അക്രോൺ
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اکران، اوهایو
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Akronas
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Экрон
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Акрън
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אקרון
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Ակրոն
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Akrona
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अ‍ॅक्रन
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اکرون، اوہائیو
Akron City
New Portage
Summitville
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Akrono
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애크런
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ஏக்ரன்

Weather in Akron

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akron, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 16.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 W/m2.

Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
6.5 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 15.0 6.5 161 91 1,010.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 16.4 6.4 198 94 1,007.3 2.61 / 2.61 100 0.0 n/a
12h 12.0 2.9 239 93 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.65 21 0.0 n/a
18h 16.7 6.5 229 52 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 343.5 n/a
Tomorrow 12.5 3.4 211 71 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 196.2 n/a
30h 9.7 2.8 215 73 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
36h 8.6 2.7 208 76 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 8.0 4.8 297 91 1,012.6 1.58 / 1.58 100 54.3 n/a
Saturday 4.7 2.9 277 81 1,016.0 0.00 / 1.57 7 5.6 n/a
54h 3.4 3.3 263 89 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.06 67 0.0 n/a
60h 2.8 3.7 257 91 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.02 97 0.0 n/a
66h 6.4 5.7 275 94 1,016.0 1.17 / 1.20 100 22.0 n/a
Sunday 7.8 4.5 297 92 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.51 100 6.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akron?
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 16.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akron today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Akron?
Local time is 06:49. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Akron?
Akron is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Akron?
Population about 197,542.
What is the elevation of Akron?
Elevation about 291 m. DEM 295 m.
Where is Akron located?
It is at 41.08144, -81.51901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akron in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2021-08-01
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