Weather radar Columbus
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Columbus climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Columbus shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 2.4° | 4.4° | 10.4° | 16.9° | 22.2° | 26.6° | 28.5° | 28.1° | 24.7° | 17.8° | 10.8° | 4.9° |
| Avg low (°C) | -5.9° | -5° | 0° | 5.6° | 11.7° | 16.6° | 18.9° | 18.4° | 14.8° | 8.5° | 2° | -2.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 80 | 102 | 106 | 113 | 106 | 101 | 82 | 80 | 84 | 77 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 159 | 175 | 232 | 265 | 311 | 339 | 355 | 341 | 279 | 230 | 186 | 141 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Columbus
The best time to visit Columbus is typically August. In this month the average high is 28.1°C, precipitation is 82 mm and sunshine duration is 341 hours. The annual average high is 16.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1101 mm (129 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3013 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus
How up to date is the weather radar for Columbus?
The weather radar for Columbus is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Columbus?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Columbus: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Columbus?
The thunderstorm potential for Columbus is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Columbus.
What is the climate like in Columbus?
Columbus has an annual average high of 16.5°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 28.5°C), the coldest January (avg low -5.9°C). The wettest month is May with 113 mm, the driest November with 77 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1101 mm (129 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3013 hours.
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