“Hot.”

That’s our five-day forecast.

And that’s all the justification you need for popsicles.

Feel better about things at Berrynaked, a friendly purveyor of frozen and potentially lifesaving popsicles, now open at Inwood Village. (See the slideshow.)

To find this place, just head to the back side of the village behind Trader Joe’s. There you go. Then, once inside, it’s a pretty simple setup. Light woods, white walls and a glass case full of seasonal, all-natural popsicles. Which is good, because you need more of those in your life. It’s a mutually beneficial transaction.

For something extra refreshing, try the cucumber-lime, blueberry or black tea with basil, mint and peaches. Look closely, and you’ll see pieces of actual fruit enclosed. It’s a nice touch. But if you want something sweeter, they can do that. Just ask for the mango-coconut cream or the blackberry-mascarpone.

Anyway, you see where this is going. It’s hot, they have popsicles, you employ said popsicles to survive another August.

It’s the cycle of life.