Weather in Columbus in August
In an average August, Columbus sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 76°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 57°F to 72°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
99°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
64°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
78°F
2007-08-08
Lowest
43°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
39°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
1995-08-13
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2001-08-16
Lowest
3 mph
1989-08-14
Gust
Highest
46 mph
2009-08-20
Lowest
7 mph
1990-08-26
Precip
Wettest
8.91 in
1980
Driest
0.91 in
2025
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