Weather in Columbus in January
In an average January, Columbus sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°F to 51°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 5°F to 37°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
70°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
-5°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
59°F
2013-01-13
Lowest
-24°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
59°F
2013-01-13
Lowest
-47°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
12.4 g/m³
2013-01-13
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2008-01-09
Lowest
3 mph
2015-01-23
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2013-01-30
Lowest
9 mph
1992-01-01
Precip
Wettest
7.15 in
2005
Driest
0.73 in
1981
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