
the Dog Days of Summer are here — but what does that phrase really mean, and where did it come from?
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Definition: What Are the Dog Days of Summer?
The term “dog days of summer” refers to the hottest, most sweltering part of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, this period officially falls between July 3 and August 11, when the weather is known for being intensely hot and humid.