Weather on February 29
Columbus, OH
55 Years of Data
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
27°F
Warmest
1972
57°F avg
Coldest
1980
18°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Columbus, OH typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 27°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1972 (57°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (18°F) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 36% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 11").
Planning for February 29th in Columbus, OH? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41° | 22° | 31° | — | — |
| 2020 | 33° | 18° | 25° | — | — |
| 2016 | 58° | 36° | 47° | 0.33" | — |
| 2012 | 71° | 40° | 55° | 1.68" | — |
| 2008 | 39° | 22° | 31° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 61° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 2000 | 60° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 1996 | 24° | 16° | 20° | — | — |
| 1992 | 53° | 22° | 37° | 0.38" | — |
| 1988 | 48° | 27° | 37° | — | — |
| 1984 | 27° | 17° | 22° | 2.67" | 11" |
| 1980coldest | 26° | 10° | 18° | — | — |
| 1976 | 71° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 1972warmest | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
14 years of data from COLUMBUS WSO CITY