Columbus, OH has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area is known for its moderate climate, which is characterized by warm and humid air in the summer and cold but not severe temperatures in the winter. The average temperature in January is 28°F (-2°C) and 79°F (26°C) in July. During the spring and autumn months, temperatures tend to remain mild with occasional rain and snowfall during the winter months. Overall, Columbus enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year making it an enjoyable place to live all year round.
Columbus, Ohio gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Columbus averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Columbus. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Columbus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year