Colin Reynolds trims around trees at Whispering Pines apartments on West North Street on Wednesday when the temperature was expected to reach 90 degrees.

The late summer heat doesn't set a record. Ada has had 95 degree temps during the first week of September over the years, according to Intellicast.

Best time to work outdoors: the early morning hours. High temperatures remain even into late afternoon and evening when the mercury tops 90 degrees. (Monty Siekerman)