Current Weather and Forecast in Columbus, OH

Ohio, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:13
54°
Clear Feels like 51° · High 67° / Low 51°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
51%
0 Low
Updated 5 min ago

Columbus hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 67°F (19°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 66°F (19°C).

Now
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
7 AM
7:33 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7:06 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
51°
Wind
4 mph
NE · gusts 10 mph
Humidity
51%
Pressure
30.23 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
3% chance today

Columbus weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Columbus looks sunny, with a high of 66° and an overnight low of 48°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
66° / 48°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
07:33 AM / 07:06 PM

See the full Columbus 14-day forecast →

Columbus 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 67° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 66° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 76° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 71° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 70° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 68° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light drizzle
High 61° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 75° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 21%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 79° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 71° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 67° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Light drizzle
High 66° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 64° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 65%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 51° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 2%

About the weather in Columbus

Columbus has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 23°. June brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 138 days.

Columbus climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

How much sun does Columbus get?
8.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 11.8 hours.
How humid does Columbus get?
Relative humidity averages 71% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What should I pack for Columbus?
It depends on the month: July runs to 84°F (29°C) while January holds at 38°F (3°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is Columbus at its coldest?
January, with highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows near 23°F (-5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -19°F (-28°C).
Does it snow in Columbus?
Yes - about 12 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.
What is the best time to visit Columbus?
April to September is the sweet spot for Columbus - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 77°F (25°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Which month is wettest in Columbus?
June, at 4.9 inches (124 mm) over about 13 days. November is the driest month, at 3.1 inches (79 mm).
When is Columbus at its hottest?
July, averaging 84°F (29°C) by day and 67°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).