Columbus (OH) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Columbus is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Columbus, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Columbus experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1063 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 140 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 59 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Columbus Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Columbus. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Columbus.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Columbus in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 140 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.
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