Columbus, Ohio – After a cooler start to Sunday, Central Ohio is gearing up for a stretch of dry and sunny weather with temperatures gradually rising through the week. Highs in the Columbus area will hover in the mid-80s starting Monday, with clear skies and calm winds making for ideal late-summer conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, sunny skies and light northeast breezes will keep today’s high around 83°F. Overnight lows will dip to near 60°F with mostly clear skies and light east winds. The warming trend continues through midweek, with highs reaching 86°F by Tuesday and staying there through Thursday. Winds will remain light and variable, providing little relief from the rising heat.
Cities across Franklin County and the surrounding metro—including Dublin, Grove City, and Westerville—can expect calm conditions with little chance of rain through Friday. With daytime highs gradually climbing and lows only briefly dipping into the 60s, residents should prepare for elevated UV levels and stay hydrated during afternoon outdoor activities.
This dry pattern is expected to last through the weekend, with the hottest day likely arriving Saturday as highs approach 90°F. No watches or advisories are currently in place, but updates may follow if humidity increases.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
- Monday: Sunny, high near 85°F, calm winds
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F, light southeast breeze
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 85°F, overnight low 65°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F, low near 68°F
