Columbus, OH Weather
Columbus hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 89°F (32°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Columbus weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Columbus looks sunny, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 66°. Rain is unlikely (12% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Columbus 14-day forecast
About the weather in Columbus
Weather in Columbus is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 84°F (29°C), while January highs hover near 38°F (3°C). Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches (1196 mm) over about 138 rainy days.
Columbus weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: -19°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 12 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -19°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.9 inches (124 mm) of rain over 13 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 12 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Columbus stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Columbus brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Columbus is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Columbus is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (5°C) and nights around 26°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Columbus by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 23° | 11 | 3.6 in | 5.0 h/day | 72% |
| February | 43° | 25° | 11 | 3.7 in | 6.5 h/day | 70% |
| March | 52° | 33° | 12 | 4.5 in | 7.4 h/day | 68% |
| April | 62° | 42° | 14 | 4.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 67% |
| May | 73° | 54° | 14 | 4.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| June | 81° | 62° | 13 | 4.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| July | 84° | 67° | 13 | 4.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 73% |
| August | 83° | 65° | 12 | 3.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 73% |
| September | 79° | 60° | 9 | 3.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 70% |
| October | 66° | 48° | 9 | 3.2 in | 8.0 h/day | 71% |
| November | 52° | 36° | 8 | 3.1 in | 6.4 h/day | 71% |
| December | 44° | 29° | 11 | 3.4 in | 4.9 h/day | 75% |