Columbus, Ohio – Ohio is locking into a classic early September pattern this week: cool mornings, warm afternoons, and plenty of sunshine. Drivers heading out along I-70 Tuesday morning will face crisp conditions in the upper 40s, but rising heat will quickly return by afternoon. Residents should plan ahead for a week of steadily warming temperatures that will bring mid-80s highs by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, calm winds and clear skies will continue through Tuesday, September 9, with southeast breezes near 6 mph developing in the morning. Monday’s high of 75 will climb to near 79 on Tuesday, with another cool overnight low near 53. Sunshine holds steady through Wednesday, with highs reaching 82 and nighttime lows in the mid-50s.
The warming trend builds further on Thursday and Friday, when highs climb into the mid-80s. Afternoon warmth will contrast sharply with brisk mornings, a reminder of fall’s quick temperature swings. Families sending kids to school should dress them in layers, and early commuters should allow extra time for fog in low-lying areas.
Weekend plans look favorable, with dry skies and highs near 86 by Saturday and Sunday. Still, residents should watch for updated advisories if winds shift later in the week, as September weather can quickly change.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, Ohio
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 79, low around 53.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 82, low around 56.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 84, low around 57.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 85, low around 58.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 86, low around 61.
