Weather in Columbus in May
In an average May, Columbus sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 75°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2019-05-26
Lowest
57°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
75°F
2024-05-27
Lowest
44°F
2004-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
1996-05-24
Lowest
39°F
2004-05-04
Humidity
Highest
22.7 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
5.8 g/m³
2020-05-10
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
3 mph
2026-05-28
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1984-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
1985-05-12
Precip
Wettest
8.21 in
2025
Driest
0.30 in
2007
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