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Columbus Climate

Columbus is a city in United States (GA) with a population of about 206,922. Its average annual temperature is 18.2°C (65°F), with roughly 1279 mm of rain per year.

18.2°C

Avg Temp

1279

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Columbus Climate

Columbus has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F) and receives about 1279 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

18.2°C

Avg Temp

1279

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Columbus — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January8° / 46°122 mm
February10° / 50°123 mm
March14° / 58°146 mm
April18° / 64°107 mm
May22° / 72°97 mm
June26° / 79°98 mm
July28° / 82°135 mm
August27° / 81°98 mm
September25° / 76°81 mm
October19° / 66°57 mm
November14° / 56°93 mm
December10° / 49°122 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Columbus

The most comfortable months to visit Columbus are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Columbus are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Columbus, United States has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and about 1279 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Columbus average about 33°C (92°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.