Weather in Columbus in October
In an average October, Columbus sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 44°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2019-10-04
Lowest
44°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
75°F
2010-10-27
Lowest
31°F
1989-10-21
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
2019-10-03
Lowest
24°F
1989-10-21
Humidity
Highest
23.2 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1987-10-22
Wind
Highest
37 mph
1995-10-05
Lowest
3 mph
2016-10-28
Gust
Highest
77 mph
1995-10-05
Lowest
7 mph
2003-10-06
Precip
Wettest
7.63 in
1994
Driest
0.04 in
2024
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