The third week of July is, on average, the hottest time of the year in Ohio.

Sun angles are still high in the sky, and the land and water have retained heat from late spring and early summer.

Over the last week and into the next, you won't see much of a difference in temperatures. Our peak isn't a sharp one.

Both this week and last see average highs in the mid-80s, and average lows in the mid-60s.

From this point on, our average temperatures drop a bit, although we could still see plenty of heat in the next couple of months.

There is no shortage of potential 90-degree days in August, even though by the end of the month, less daylight and lower sun angles bring down average temperatures a bit.

It's possible to still hit 90 degrees for highs into October.

However, by the official start of autumn in September, we can expect to see cooler air. 

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