Climate of Columbus, Ohio, USA
Point-value climate at Columbus (Ohio, United States of America). Population approximately 1,270,000.
Located in Ohio, United States of America, Columbus has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,270,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.3°C / 27.9°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 54 mm / 2.1 in (February) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (July) — about 965 mm / 38 in across the year. Columbus is the capital of Ohio. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Columbus's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.3°C27.9°F | 58 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.2°C31.6°F | 54 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.3°C41.5°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| April | 11.1°C52°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 17.1°C62.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 19.5°C67.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| October | 12.8°C55°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 6.5°C43.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 1°C33.8°F | 72 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Columbus?
Columbus does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Columbus's warmest month is July at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Columbus?
Columbus, in Ohio, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.3°C / 27.9°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 965 mm / 38 in, with the wettest month being July (108 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest February (54 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Columbus in July?
The average temperature in Columbus in July is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 108 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Columbus?
The driest month in Columbus is February, with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -0.2°C / 31.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Columbus?
The wettest month in Columbus is July, with approximately 108 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.