Weather in Columbus in August
In an average August, Columbus sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 96°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 69°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
105°F
2007-08-10
Lowest
65°F
1986-08-30
Low
Highest
81°F
2007-08-11
Lowest
59°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
147°F
1995-08-19
Lowest
59°F
1986-08-31
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
1995-08-19
Lowest
9.8 g/m³
2004-08-08
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2008-08-23
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-09
Gust
Highest
46 mph
2008-08-23
Lowest
8 mph
1992-08-31
Precip
Wettest
8.38 in
2008
Driest
0.52 in
2024
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