Was today the hottest day this year?
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No — today peaked near 69°F, while this year's hottest day was July 3 at 94.6°F.
Why
- Today's high in Columbus: 20.6°C / 69.1°F
- 2026 hottest so far: 34.8°C / 94.6°F on July 3
- Record for Oct 23 is 79°F, set in 1953