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Heavy drizzle,cooler tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 92° in Columbus today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 81°, with a 6% chance of rain.

92°73°
81°67°
82°61°
90°66°
94°71°
82°69°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±6°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
92°
Heavy drizzle
Today 92°·Low 72°·Rain 22%
AmericanNOAA GFS
93°
Cloudy
Today 93°·Low 73°·Rain 22%
EuropeanECMWF
91°
Heavy drizzle
Today 91°·Low 73°·Rain 59%

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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
Heavy drizzle
92° 73°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
81° 67°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
82° 61°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
90° 66°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
94° 71°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
82° 69°
±6°
Fri
Cloudy
83° 62°
±14°
Sat
Mostly clear
82° 63°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
90° 68°
±10°
Mon
Drizzle
83° 64°
±24°
Tue
Drizzle
75° 58°
±8°
Wed
Cloudy
71° 52°
models agree
Thu
Clear
73° 51°
models agree
Fri
Clear
74° 52°
models agree

Columbus, IN is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 28°F), with roughly 39 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
42°
28°
Feb
52°
31°
Mar
56°
36°
Apr
66°
45°
May
76°
55°
Jun
83°
62°
Jul
85°
66°
Aug
84°
65°
Sep
80°
60°
Oct
69°
49°
Nov
56°
39°
Dec
47°
32°

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
92
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F94±1.7 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
74
/100rank #2
84±1.6°F97±1.1 mph4771% 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±2°91° to 93°±37%22% to 59% chance
Tomorrow±2°81° to 82°±5%1% to 6% chance
Mon±2°81° to 83°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±2°89° to 91°models agree0% to 0% chance
Wed±2°93° to 95°±3%21% to 24% 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
07:16
Sunset
20:08
Daylight
12h 52m

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 92/100), ahead of the American at 74. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Columbus?
July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does Columbus get?
The coldest month in Columbus is January, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Columbus get?
Columbus sees roughly 39 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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