Columbus, WI 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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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Columbus

What is the weather usually like in Columbus?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°46°67°87°27°10°Jan31°13°Feb43°24°Mar56°35°Apr69°46°May78°56°Jun82°60°Jul80°59°Aug72°50°Sep60°38°Oct45°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.6"Feb2.0"Mar3.9"Apr4.2"May5.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.9"Sep3.0"Oct2.4"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Columbus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATERLOO WWTP, WI US (USC00478910), adjusted for the elevation of Columbus.

Columbus weather month by month

January
27° 10°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
31° 13°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
43° 24°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
56° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
69° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 56°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 50°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
45° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
33° 17°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Columbus through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM4:47 PM9 h 23 min
February6:52 AM5:28 PM10 h 36 min
March7:06 AM7:03 PM11 h 57 min
April6:11 AM7:40 PM13 h 28 min
May5:29 AM8:15 PM14 h 45 min
June5:13 AM8:39 PM15 h 26 min
July5:28 AM8:36 PM15 h 7 min
August6:00 AM8:00 PM14 h 0 min
September6:34 AM7:07 PM12 h 33 min
October7:08 AM6:14 PM11 h 5 min
November6:48 AM4:33 PM9 h 45 min
December7:20 AM4:22 PM9 h 2 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Columbus?

Columbus has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 38.5 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Columbus is June to September. At 869 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 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Columbus?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Columbus?

About 38.5 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

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?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Columbus have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Columbus in November?

Highs average 45°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Columbus?

Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 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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