, with very cold winters and warm to hot summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
Columbus, named after the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, is the capital of the state of Ohio and the second most populous city in the Midwest after Chicago. It is located 240 meters (785 feet) above sea level and about 160 km (100 mi) south of Lake Erie.
of the coldest month (January) is of -1.4 °C (29.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
amounts to 1,055 millimeters (41.6 inches) per year.
, from late November to early March, is very cold.
are frequent, and at times can be abundant. On average, 72 centimeters (28.3 inches) of snow fall per year. The heaviest snowfall in one day occurred in March 2008, when 39.5 cm (15.5 in) of snow fell. However, snow is not as abundant as on the east coast of the United States or in the Great Lakes region.
are intense, in fact, the temperature drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 °C) almost every year. The record cold, -30 °C (-22 °F), occurred in January 1994.
, from June to August, is hot and quite sunny, although thunderstorms can break out, sometimes accompanied by hail and gusts of wind.
The summer in Columbus is not as hot and humid as on the east coast or in the south of the United States, also due to the altitude, which slightly lowers the temperature compared to sea level.
. Typically, the temperature reaches 34/35 °C (93/95 °F) on the hottest days of the year, although the record is 38.5 °C (101.5 °F), recorded in August 1983, in July 1988 and in July 2012.
, from mid-March to May and from September to mid-November, are unsettled seasons, with fairly frequent rains and sudden changes in temperature. However, there are also stable and pleasant periods.
can form, which are most likely in spring, but can occasionally occur in autumn as well.
The best times to visit Columbus are spring and autumn, especially the months of May and September.
However, in summer it is generally not too hot, so after all you can also go in this season, especially if you don't fear the heat.
From mid-October to early November, you can admire the beautiful colors of the trees losing their leaves (the phenomenon called
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.4 °C, with a minimum of
-5.6 °C and a maximum of
2.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17 °C. However, it dropped to
-30 °C in January 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
21.7 °C in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.3 °C, with a minimum of
-4.3 °C and a maximum of
4.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-23.9 °C in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
25.6 °C in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.3 °C, with a minimum of
0 °C and a maximum of
10.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.6 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
5.7 °C and a maximum of
17.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.8 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
30.6 °C in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in May 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.4 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in June 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.1 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.6 °C in July 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
28.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in August 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in August 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.6 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.5 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.9 °C, with a minimum of
7.1 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.3 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.5 °C, with a minimum of
1.7 °C and a maximum of
11.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.7 °C in November 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26.7 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.4 °C, with a minimum of
-2.6 °C and a maximum of
5.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-18.3 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.