May 29, 2025 - News
Columbus summer could sizzle after chilly spring
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Yes, it's been a little chilly this spring — but we may be wishing for these temperatures again once summer heats up.
State of play: This summer has a 33% chance of being hotter than average in most of Ohio, according to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.
The latest: Columbus temperatures throughout May have been about 1 degree cooler than normal, per NWS data.
- The rain is what's really made it feel less spring-like outside so far: 5.75 inches, well above a normal of about 3.5.
- Yes, but: It beats last year's drought, right?
What's next: In Columbus, a normal day in meteorological summer (June-August) typically has a high in the mid-80s and a low in the mid-60s.