Columbus, OH 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.
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What is the weather usually like in Columbus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 44.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,134 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Columbus: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS WCMH, OH US (USC00331785), adjusted for the elevation of Columbus.
Columbus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Columbus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Columbus?
Columbus has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Columbus is May–June and August–September. At 902 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 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Columbus?
About 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Columbus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Columbus have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Columbus in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 32°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Columbus?
Around 7:15 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 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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