Columbus Weather History
Ohio · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Columbus sits 4448km from the equator, 233m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 38.1°C, set 2012-07-07, its record low -34.8°C, set 1994-01-19.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Columbus?
The highest temperature in this record for Columbus is 38.1°C, measured on 2012-07-07. That is a recorded daily value from Columbus's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Columbus?
The lowest temperature in this record for Columbus is -34.8°C, measured on 1994-01-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Columbus get a year?
Columbus averages 1077mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 130 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Columbus?
On 1979-09-14, 112.6mm fell on Columbus, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 10% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Columbus get a year?
Columbus averages 3144 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Columbus?
Across the summer months Columbus averages a daytime high near 27.6°C, while winter nights average -4.8°C. The seasons here are set from Columbus's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Columbus?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Columbus is 54 km/h, on 2008-09-14. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
