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Detroit, MI vs Columbus, OH

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Highlights

On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Columbus. Detroit averages 183 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Columbus, Ohio gets 39.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. Detroit, Michigan gets 33.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Columbus averages 22.4 inches of snow per year. Detroit averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Columbus, Ohio
Summer High: the July high is around 85.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 39.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22.4 inches of snow a year

Detroit, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 83.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.5
Rain: averages 33.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Columbus

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Columbus is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Ohio.

7.1 / 10
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Columbus, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Detroit

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Detroit is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Michigan.

6.9 / 10
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Detroit, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Detroit, MI

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Slight Chance Light Rain

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DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightSlight Chance Light Rain46° / 59°NE 9 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Light Rain45° / 57°NNE 12 mph
Sunday NightLight Rain50° / 67°NE 8 to 14 mph
Monday NightRain Likely52° / 68°S 3 to 7 mph
Tuesday NightRain Likely then Partly Cloudy52° / 73°W 8 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain48° / 66°NNE 10 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear46° / 72°NE 7 to 12 mph
Today's Weather - Columbus, OH

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Rain Showers

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DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightRain Showers58° / 61°NW 6 mph
Saturday NightRain Showers52° / 65°NE 12 mph
Sunday NightShowers And Thunderstorms50° / 65°NE 2 to 6 mph
Monday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms48° / 67°SW 6 mph
Tuesday NightChance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy50° / 73°W 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers53° / 69°N 6 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear46° / 70°NE 6 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthDetroit, MIColumbus, OH
January32° / 19°37° / 21°
February35° / 20°41° / 23°
March45° / 27°51° / 31°
April58° / 38°64° / 41°
May69° / 48°74° / 51°
June79° / 58°82° / 60°
July84° / 63°85° / 64°
August82° / 62°84° / 63°
September74° / 54°78° / 55°
October61° / 42°66° / 43°
November49° / 33°53° / 35°
December36° / 24°40° / 25°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Detroit / Columbus
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 2511 / 137 / 6
February0 / 025 / 239 / 106 / 4
March0 / 023 / 1710 / 123 / 3
April0 / 07 / 512 / 131 / 1
May0 / 01 / 011 / 130 / 0
June2 / 30 / 010 / 110 / 0
July4 / 60 / 010 / 100 / 0
August3 / 50 / 09 / 90 / 0
September0 / 20 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 03 / 310 / 90 / 0
November0 / 014 / 1311 / 111 / 1
December0 / 026 / 2312 / 125 / 4
July is the hottest month for Detroit with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Michigan. In Detroit, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Detroit are June, August and September.

July is the hottest month for Columbus with an average high temperature of 85.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Ohio. In Columbus, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Columbus are September, June and May.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Columbus with an average of 21.0°. This is warmer than most places in Ohio.

In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 16.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Ohio.

In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 109.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.

In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 3.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.

June is the wettest month in Detroit with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.5 inches in Detroit means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.


July is the wettest month in Columbus with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.7 inches in Columbus means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio.

December is the rainiest month in Detroit with 12.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 125.2 rainy days annually in Detroit, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Columbus with 13.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 130.0 rainy days annually in Columbus, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 22.4 inches in Columbus means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Columbus with 8.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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