The climate of Cleveland (Ohio - United States of America) Cleveland is located in the northern part of the state of Ohio on Lake Erie. Cleveland is one of the largest cities in Ohio. The urban area of Cleveland has a population figure of more than 2 million. The Cuyahoga River flows into Lake Erie here. Many sports teams are based in Cleveland. The best known are probably the Cleveland Indians which is the local baseball team and the Cleveland Cavaliers which is the local basketball team. Cleveland has a warm continental climate strongly influenced by Lake Erie. Because of this influence the climate is not as erratic as in other parts of the state.