Climate and monthly weather forecast
Columbus, IL

Share

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Columbus, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C). On the advent of February, Columbus's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) from January's 32.7°F (0.4°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 50.9°F (10.5°C). March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Columbus, Illinois, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C). Columbus's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in March to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 72°F (22.2°C) and min 55.2°F (12.9°C). Columbus's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Columbus, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average high of 81.1°F (27.3°C). June signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from May's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.8°F (28.8°C) and min 66.6°F (19.2°C). July stands out as Columbus's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low of 66.6°F (19.2°C). For most parts of July, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 82.9°F (28.3°C). The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C), not significantly different from the 83.8°F (28.8°C) of July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Columbus, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C). September marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from August's 82.9°F (28.3°C) to a still moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C). The start of October signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C). Columbus's November weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in October to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Weather in December »
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Columbus?

Columbus, Illinois, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a minimum of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the driest month in Columbus?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Columbus?

In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Columbus?

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall.

When does it snow the most in Columbus?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in Columbus?

Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbus?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

When is the lowest UV index in Columbus?

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Columbus?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Columbus, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the rainiest month in Columbus?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbus?

In Columbus, snow does not fall in May through September.

What are the most humid months in Columbus?

June and July, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

When are the longest days in Columbus?

June has the longest days of the year in Columbus, with an average of 15h and 0min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Columbus?

The months with the highest UV index in Columbus are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the warmest month in Columbus?

July, with its average high-temperature of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C), holds the record as the warmest month.

What month has the most sunshine in Columbus?

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Columbus.

What is the least humid month in Columbus?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

What is the month with the shortest days in Columbus?

The month with the shortest days in Columbus is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

Average temperature
Columbus, IL

Average temperature - Columbus, IL

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure
Columbus, IL

Average pressure - Columbus, IL

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed
Columbus, IL

Average wind speed - Columbus, IL

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity
Columbus, IL

Average humidity - Columbus, IL

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall - Columbus, IL

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall days - Columbus, IL

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall - Columbus, IL

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall days - Columbus, IL

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Columbus, IL

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Columbus, IL

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days
Columbus, IL

Average sunshine days - Columbus, IL

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index
Columbus, IL

Average UV index - Columbus, IL

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average visibility
Columbus, IL

Average visibility - Columbus, IL

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

[Resources]

Columbus, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location