Weather on October 4
Columbus, OH
55 Years of Data
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Warmest
1971
74°F avg
Coldest
1980
44°F avg
About This Date
October 4th in Columbus, OH typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 49°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 4th was in 1971 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (44°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of October 4th dates historically, with the wettest October 4th recording 2.59" of rain. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 4th in Columbus, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 2024 | 81° | 48° | 64° | — | — |
| 2023 | 86° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 2022 | 65° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2021 | 78° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 2020 | 68° | 44° | 56° | 0.48" | — |
| 2019 | 67° | 49° | 58° | — | — |
| 2018 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 0.81" | — |
| 2017 | 85° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 2016 | 80° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2015 | 74° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2014 | 52° | 38° | 45° | 0.13" | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 64° | 74° | 0.43" | — |
| 2012 | 77° | 51° | 64° | — | — |
| 2011 | 66° | 53° | 60° | — | — |
| 2010 | 59° | 46° | 53° | 0.03" | — |
| 2009 | 59° | 45° | 52° | — | — |
| 2008 | 65° | 44° | 54° | 0.05" | — |
| 2007 | 86° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 2006 | 83° | 57° | 70° | 2.59" | — |
| 2005 | 82° | 56° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 66° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 2003 | 58° | 42° | 50° | 0.13" | — |
| 2002 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 1.12" | — |
| 2001 | 80° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 2000 | 76° | 59° | 67° | 1.85" | — |
| 1999 | 57° | 47° | 52° | 0.03" | — |
| 1998 | 58° | 49° | 53° | — | — |
| 1997 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1996 | 57° | 35° | 46° | — | — |
| 1995 | 66° | 56° | 61° | — | — |
| 1994 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1993 | 76° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 1992 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1990 | 68° | 57° | 63° | — | — |
| 1989 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 1988 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 1987 | 63° | 27° | 45° | — | — |
| 1986 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 2.57" | — |
| 1985 | 75° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 1984 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 1983 | 78° | 63° | 70° | 1.42" | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1981 | 71° | 39° | 55° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 50° | 38° | 44° | 0.08" | — |
| 1979 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.89" | — |
| 1978 | 63° | 43° | 53° | 1.78" | — |
| 1977 | 66° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 1976 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 1975 | 71° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1974 | 64° | 30° | 47° | — | — |
| 1973 | 82° | 60° | 71° | 0.15" | — |
| 1972 | 64° | 58° | 61° | 1.02" | — |
| 1971warmest | 80° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
55 years of data from COLUMBUS WSO CITY