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Columbus weather

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Drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Columbus's high today between 86° and 92°, a 6° split. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 98°, with a 52% chance of rain.

89°76°
98°75°
91°74°
90°74°
90°74°
91°74°
Todaysplit ±6°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±8°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
92°
Drizzle
Today 92°·Low 76°·Rain 32%
AmericanNOAA GFS
88°
Drizzle
Today 88°·Low 77°·Rain 32%
EuropeanECMWF
86°
Thunderstorm
Today 86°·Low 76°·Rain 100%

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NWS, American, European side by side around Columbus and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Drizzle
89° 76°
±6°
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
98° 75°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
91° 74°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
90° 74°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
90° 74°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
91° 74°
±8°
Fri
Light drizzle
92° 74°
±7°
Sat
Light drizzle
93° 74°
±5°
Sun
Light drizzle
93° 75°
±11°
Mon
Light drizzle
94° 75°
±11°
Tue
Light drizzle
92° 73°
±8°
Wed
Thunderstorm
88° 72°
±6°
Thu
Drizzle
91° 67°
±5°
Fri
Drizzle
88° 67°
models agree

Columbus, GA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 94°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 40°F), with roughly 52 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Columbus right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Columbus climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
59°
40°
Feb
65°
46°
Mar
70°
50°
Apr
77°
55°
May
83°
64°
Jun
90°
70°
Jul
92°
73°
Aug
94°
73°
Sep
86°
68°
Oct
77°
57°
Nov
69°
51°
Dec
60°
41°

Which forecast is most accurate in Columbus?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
90±1.0°F97±1.1 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
56
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F94±1.9 mph026% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±6°86° to 92°±68%32% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±2°97° to 99°±40%12% to 52% chance
Mon±2°90° to 92°±31%43% to 74% chance
Tue±1°89° to 90°±12%25% to 37% chance
Wed±2°89° to 91°±26%17% to 43% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Columbus

today, local time
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
19:59
Daylight
12h 42m

Common questions

What's the weather in Columbus today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Columbus today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Columbus today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Columbus and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Columbus?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Columbus (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the American at 56. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Columbus?
August is typically the warmest month in Columbus, with average highs around 94°F.
How cold does Columbus get?
The coldest month in Columbus is January, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Columbus get?
Columbus sees roughly 52 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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