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Weather on January 31

Columbus, OH

55 Years of Data

Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
19°F
Warmest
2012
52°F avg
Coldest
2026
3°F avg

About This Date

January 31st in Columbus, OH typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 35°F and lows near 19°F. Over 42 years of records, the warmest January 31st was in 2012 (52°F average), while the coldest was 2026 (3°F) — a 49°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 31% of recorded January 31st dates, with snow falling 12% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 31st in Columbus, OH? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026coldest16°-9°0.2"
202557°33°45°0.46"
202438°33°35°
202325°15°20°
202237°13°25°
202136°27°31°1.68"4"
202036°28°32°0.13"
201913°-4°0.08"0.6"
201848°23°36°
201742°30°36°
201660°45°52°0.03"
201534°12°23°
201435°30°33°0.03"0.1"
201335°19°27°0.13"0.9"
2012warmest60°44°52°0.08"
201130°16°23°0.03"
201028°17°
200931°16°
200833°11°22°
200725°11°18°
200636°32°34°
200532°10°21°
200412°-4°
200336°27°31°
200265°38°51°0.36"
200139°34°36°0.03"
200029°21°25°
199943°28°35°
199833°23°28°
198338°30°34°
198248°30°39°3.81"
198135°10°23°
198024°12°18°
197925°15°20°
197817°11°14°
197716°-4°
197631°23°27°
197538°28°33°0.36"
197455°28°42°
197345°27°36°
197233°20°
197112°
42 years of data from COLUMBUS WSO CITY

Columbus, OH Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Columbus, OH Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Rain (in) Snow (in)

Columbus, OH Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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