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Columbus, OH Weather on October 9
Columbus hits 91°F on October 9 in rare 2007 warm spell
October 9 in Columbus typically brings mild autumn weather with highs near 69°F, but the record books tell a different story. In 2007, the city experienced an unseasonably warm day when temperatures soared to 91°F, marking the warmest October 9 in over 55 years of recorded data. The flip side came in 1989 when the low dipped to a frigid 29°F, showing the dramatic temperature swings possible during early fall in central Ohio.
What to Expect on October 9
Planning for October 9th in Columbus, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 9 ever in Columbus?
The warmest October 9 in Columbus, OH reached 88°F in 2018. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 68°F.
What was the coldest October 9 ever in Columbus?
The coldest October 9 in Columbus, OH dropped to 29°F in 2000. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 46°F.
What is the average temperature on October 9 in Columbus?
On October 9, Columbus averages a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from COLUMBUS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for October 9 in Columbus?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 9 in Columbus, OH, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 9 Weather History in Columbus
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 60°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 64°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 78°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 74°F | 63°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2016 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 55°F | 40°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2013 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 60°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 76°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 84°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 76°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 55°F | 50°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 47°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2002 | 61°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 71°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 53°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 64°F | 57°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 1998 | 60°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 48°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 73°F | 48°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 1993 | 76°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1991 | 74°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 60°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 1989 | 57°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 60°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 66°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 67°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 71°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 64°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 64°F | 0.6" | -- |
| 1981 | 63°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 54°F | 46°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1978 | 64°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 66°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 55°F | 41°F | 0.35" | -- |
| 1975 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1974 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 58°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 60°F | 48°F | 0.4" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: COLUMBUS WSO CITY
How Has October 9 Changed?
The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Columbus, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.