CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Pickaway County residents are in for a classic autumn temperature roller coaster over the next two weeks, starting with unseasonably warm conditions and scattered showers before settling into crisp, picture-perfect fall weather just in time for the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show.
Midweek Rain and Unseasonable Warmth
The upcoming week starts off unusually mild for mid-October. A passing low-pressure system will bring passing showers to central Ohio while driving temperatures well above normal, topping out in the mid-70s on Thursday before a cold front sweeps through the area.
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: High 72°F / Low 52°F (Scattered late-day showers)
- Thursday, Oct. 15: High 74°F / Low 48°F (Mild with passing rain)
- Friday, Oct. 16: High 65°F / Low 41°F (Clearing skies and cooler)
A Crisp Lead-Up to Festival Week
Clearer, sunnier conditions will take over by the weekend as daytime highs drop into the 60s and nighttime lows dip into the upper 30s—ideal weather for midway setup crews and vendors arriving downtown.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: High 63°F / Low 38°F (Sunny and crisp)
- Sunday, Oct. 18: High 66°F / Low 40°F (Mostly sunny)
- Monday, Oct. 19: High 68°F / Low 43°F (Partly cloudy; final presale ticket day)
Pumpkin Show & Next Weekend’s Outlook
As the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show kicks off, festival-goers can expect traditional, cool fall weather across the entire run of the event through the following weekend. Dry, sunny conditions are on track for Preview Night and Opening Day, with temperatures gradually tapering into the upper 50s and low 60s by the weekend—making for ideal jacket weather during evening parades and midway rides.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 (Preview Night): High 70°F / Low 45°F (Dry and pleasant for opening rides)
- Wednesday, Oct. 21 (Opening Day): High 68°F / Low 44°F (Sunny; prime weather for the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off)
- Thursday, Oct. 22: High 65°F / Low 42°F (Crisp fall air under partly cloudy skies)
- Friday, Oct. 23: High 62°F / Low 40°F (Brisk and clear for evening festivities)
- Saturday, Oct. 24 (Festival Finale): High 60°F / Low 39°F (Cool, classic Pumpkin Show weather)
- Sunday, Oct. 25: High 58°F / Low 37°F (Mostly sunny with a chilly autumn breeze)
Local officials advise festival attendees to bring light rain gear for mid-week travel before packing heavier coats and layers for the cooler evening events through the Pumpkin Show weekend.
