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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Columbus, North Carolina, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C). The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Columbus, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C). A minimal variation is noted in Columbus's average high-temperature at the onset of February, reaching a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) from January's 47.1°F (8.4°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Columbus, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 59°F (15°C). A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in February to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Columbus, North Carolina, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C). The shift from March to April is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Columbus, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.1°F (13.4°C) and max 77.5°F (25.3°C). Columbus's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is still a warm month in Columbus, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 85.5°F (29.7°C). June's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from May's 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a still moderately hot 85.5°F (29.7°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Columbus, North Carolina, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 88.5°F (31.4°C) and min 65.8°F (18.8°C). Columbus's warmest month, July, registers temperatures that range from a high of 88.5°F (31.4°C) to a low of 65.8°F (18.8°C). July's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 102.2°F (39°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Columbus, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 87.3°F (30.7°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C). The commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.3°F (30.7°C), barely varying from July's 88.5°F (31.4°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Columbus, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 81.5°F (27.5°C) and an average low of 60.3°F (15.7°C). The move into September indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from August's hot 87.3°F (30.7°C) to a moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Columbus, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.5°F (21.4°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C). During Columbus's transition into October, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) in September to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Columbus, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C). Start of November brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from October's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Columbus, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C). The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), is the coldest month.

How much does it rain?

In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

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

When it does not snow?

In Columbus, snow does not fall in April through October.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

When are the longest days in Columbus?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

What is the warmest month?

Columbus's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 88.5°F (31.4°C) to a low of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

Average temperature
Columbus, NC

Average temperature - Columbus, NC

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure
Columbus, NC

Average pressure - Columbus, NC

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed
Columbus, NC

Average wind speed - Columbus, NC

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity
Columbus, NC

Average humidity - Columbus, NC

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall - Columbus, NC

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall days - Columbus, NC

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall - Columbus, NC

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Columbus, NC

Average snowfall days - Columbus, NC

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Columbus, NC

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Columbus, NC

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days
Columbus, NC

Average sunshine days - Columbus, NC

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index
Columbus, NC

Average UV index - Columbus, NC

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

Average visibility
Columbus, NC

Average visibility - Columbus, NC

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).

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