Ohio – Sunshine will steadily turn up the heat across Columbus, pushing an 84-degree afternoon today toward 95 degrees by Wednesday. The dry stretch lasts several days before showers reappear late Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Columbus reaches 84 degrees today with light and variable winds. John Glenn Columbus International Airport reported 69 degrees shortly before 9 a.m.
Humidity stood at 59%, giving central Ohio a relatively comfortable start. That changes as temperatures climb each day.
Tonight stays partly cloudy with a low near 65 degrees. Sunday then reaches 89 under mostly sunny skies.
Plan for stronger summer heat if outdoor activities stretch into early next week. Monday climbs to 91 degrees, while west winds remain light at 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday marks another jump. Columbus reaches 94 degrees beneath mostly sunny skies before temperatures fall only to 75 Tuesday night.
Wednesday becomes the hottest day in the supplied five-day outlook. The NWS calls for a high near 95 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
That is an 11-degree rise from today’s expected high. It is also 26 degrees above the temperature reported around 9 a.m. today.
Drink water regularly and move strenuous outdoor work toward the morning. Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
Travel remains dry along I-70, I-71 and I-270 through Wednesday. Hot pavement and prolonged heat, rather than rain, become the primary concern for drivers.
A 30% shower chance finally develops after 2 a.m. Thursday. Thursday carries a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a cooler high near 90.
The supplied Columbus outlook shows no snow, ice, near-freezing conditions or specific tornado risk. A hazardous weather outlook is posted, so residents should continue checking NWS updates.
How hot does it feel in your Columbus neighborhood as temperatures climb?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Columbus, Ohio
- Today: Sunny, high 84°F. Partly cloudy tonight, low 65°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 89°F. Partly cloudy Sunday night, low 70°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 91°F. Partly cloudy Monday night, low 73°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 94°F. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, low 75°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 95°F. 30% shower chance after 2 a.m. Thursday.
