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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Columbus, MS is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 93°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 38°F), with roughly 50 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
56°
38°
Feb
64°
44°
Mar
68°
48°
Apr
73°
54°
May
84°
63°
Jun
90°
69°
Jul
91°
74°
Aug
93°
73°
Sep
86°
67°
Oct
79°
57°
Nov
68°
50°
Dec
59°
41°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% 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.

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?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Columbus forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Columbus?
August is typically the warmest month in Columbus, with average highs around 93°F.
How cold does Columbus get?
The coldest month in Columbus is January, when overnight lows average about 38°F.
How much rain does Columbus get?
Columbus sees roughly 50 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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