Columbus, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Columbus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Columbus.
This week in Columbus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Columbus
What is the weather usually like in Columbus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 64.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,635 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Columbus: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRYON, NC US (USC00318744), adjusted for the elevation of Columbus.
Columbus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Columbus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Columbus?
Columbus has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Columbus is April–May and September–October. At 1,102 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Columbus
What is the hottest month in Columbus?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Columbus?
About 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Columbus?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Columbus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Columbus in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 42°F, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Columbus?
Around 7:02 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Columbus weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Columbus.
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