The 4th of July weekend is upon us and it looks like much of the Midwest will have to endure some heat and humidity. Obviously, this is not unusual as we are heading into the climatologically warmest time of the year. In other words, the highest temperatures that we experience during the calendar year typically occur from early July through early August. And while it will be rather warm and humid this upcoming holiday weekend, it doens't look like we will break any records. However, here is a look at the hottest 4th of July holidays and the highest temperature ever recorded at these Midwest locations.
| Hottest 4th of July | Highest Temp Ever Recorded | |
| Chicago | 102° - 2012 | 105° - July 24th, 1934 |
| Indianapolis | 103° - 1911 | 106° - July 14th, 1936 |
| Cincinnati | 102° - 1911 | 108° - July 22nd, 1934 |
| Dayton | 104° - 1897 | 108° - July 22nd, 1901 |
| Columbus | 104° - 1911 | 102° - July 14th, 1954 |
