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Columbus, OH Weather on July 17
Columbus hits 98°F on July 17, 1988: A record-breaking summer day
Columbus experienced its hottest July 17 on record when temperatures soared to 98°F in 1988, far exceeding the typical high of 86°F. This extreme heat stands in stark contrast to the coolest July 17 ever recorded in 2014, when the low dipped to just 51°F. Across 55 years of recorded data, the range between record high and low spans 47 degrees, highlighting the significant temperature variability that can occur on this date in Columbus.
What to Expect on July 17
Planning for July 17th in Columbus, OH? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 17 ever in Columbus?
The warmest July 17 in Columbus, OH reached 98°F in 1988. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest July 17 ever in Columbus?
The coldest July 17 in Columbus, OH dropped to 51°F in 2014. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.
What is the average temperature on July 17 in Columbus?
On July 17, Columbus averages a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from COLUMBUS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in Columbus?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 in Columbus, OH, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
July 17 Weather History in Columbus
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2022 | 75°F | 69°F | 3.33" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 66°F | 1.65" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 85°F | 73°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2018 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 64°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2014 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 96°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 79°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2008 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 84°F | 65°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 61°F | 3.89" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 79°F | 69°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 2000 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 92°F | 66°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1995 | 88°F | 70°F | 2.87" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 98°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 68°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1982 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 63°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 69°F | 0.03" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: COLUMBUS WSO CITY
How Has July 17 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Columbus, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.