Columbus weather in January
Long-run climate averages for Columbus, OH in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In January, Columbus averages 37°F by day and 24°F at night. The wettest month is usually May.
January in Columbus averages a daytime high of 37°F and an overnight low of 24°F, which reads as cold for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Overnight temperatures drop below freezing, so expect frost and pack accordingly. Across the whole year Columbus sees roughly 39 inches of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Columbus forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Columbus weather by month
what to expect in Columbus through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Columbus's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Columbus by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Columbus, scoring 97/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 79. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .