Akron Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: John S. Knight Center
Airports:
| Population | 694,960 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 66 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 5,000 | • Spa destination |
| Unique Venues | 15 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Restaurants | 300 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $88 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $46 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares | |
| From CAK to Downtown | $45 |
| From CLE to Downtown | $80 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $174 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 38 mi | 44 min | 2 hr 49 min* | $300+ |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 111 mi | 1 hr 56 min | 2 hr 58 min* | $315+ |
| Columbus, OH | 126 mi | 2 hr 5 min | 2 hr 39 min* | $300+ |
| Toledo, OH | 139 mi | 2 hr 23 min | 2 hr 47 min* | $390+ |
| Detroit, MI | 190 mi | 3 hr 15 min | 53 min | $225+ |
| Buffalo, NY | 216 mi | 3 hr 40 min | 3 hr 8 min* | $315+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Akron Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 70 | 68 | 81 | 88 | 93 | 100 | 101 | 98 | 99 | 86 | 80 | 76 |
| Rec High -°C | 21 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| Avg High -°F | 33 | 36 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 37 |
| Avg High -°C | -- | 2 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Avg Low -°F | 18 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 23 |
| Avg Low -°C | -7 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | -- | -5 |
| Rec Low -°F | -25 | -13 | -3 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 43 | 41 | 32 | 20 | -1 | -16 |
| Rec Low -°C | -31 | -25 | -19 | -12 | -4 | -- | 6 | 5 | -- | -6 | -18 | -26 |
| Rainfall - in. | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Akron has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures tend to be in the 70s, while winter temperatures average in the 20s. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84°F; the coldest month of the year is January when temperatures frequently dip to 20°F.
Regular snowfall in Akron is common in winter with an average of 47.4 inches per year. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average annual accumulation of 36.07 inches.
From snow white winters to sun-kissed summers, Akron is a year-round destination for business and leisure travelers alike. However, the absolute best time to visit is during fall. With mild, dry weather, the fall season affords plenty of opportunities to enjoy the rolling hills and lush parkland of this welcoming Midwestern city.
Akron Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 6.75% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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