Weather in Columbus in October
In an average October, Columbus sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 59°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
92°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
36°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
70°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
22°F
1981-10-24
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
10°F
1981-10-24
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2002-10-04
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
1981-10-24
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2001-10-25
Lowest
4 mph
2006-10-10
Gust
Highest
62 mph
1990-10-04
Lowest
8 mph
2016-10-03
Precip
Wettest
6.25 in
1983
Driest
0.32 in
2024
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