Weather in Columbus in January
In an average January, Columbus sees a daily high around 57°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 57°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 45°F to 69°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 24°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
80°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
23°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
71°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
0°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
80°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-18°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
18.0 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
3 mph
2015-01-15
Gust
Highest
71 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
7 mph
2024-01-03
Precip
Wettest
9.91 in
1991
Driest
1.45 in
1981
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