Climate normals · 1970–2000
Columbus Climate
Columbus is a city in United States (OH) with a population of about 913,175. Its average annual temperature is 11.6°C (53°F), with roughly 965 mm of rain per year.
11.6°C
Avg Temp
965
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Columbus Climate
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F) and receives about 965 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.6°C
Avg Temp
965
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 59 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 54 mm |
| March | 5° / 42° | 74 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 86 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 103 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 100 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 108 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 94 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 75 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 60 mm |
| November | 6° / 44° | 80 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 72 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 September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Columbus are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Columbus, United States has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C and about 965 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 30°C (86°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.