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Columbus, OH Weather on October 12
Columbus hits 85°F record on October 12, 2010
October 12 in Columbus typically brings mild autumn weather with highs near 69°F and lows around 45°F. However, the date has seen dramatic temperature swings over its 55-year history, from a record high of 85°F in 2010 to a frigid low of just 30°F in 1988—a 55-degree spread that highlights the unpredictability of early-to-mid autumn in Ohio.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Columbus, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Columbus?
The warmest October 12 in Columbus, OH reached 83°F in 1997. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 68°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Columbus?
The coldest October 12 in Columbus, OH dropped to 30°F in 1988. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 45°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Columbus?
On October 12, Columbus averages a high of 68°F and a low of 45°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from COLUMBUS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Columbus?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 12 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 12 Weather History in Columbus
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 75°F | 49°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 55°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2019 | 67°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 57°F | 40°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 2017 | 66°F | 57°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2016 | 80°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 48°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 2014 | 67°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 57°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 56°F | 0.54" | -- |
| 2010 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 57°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 54°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 48°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 66°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 68°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 71°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 60°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2000 | 70°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 71°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 67°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 80°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 71°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 57°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 57°F | 42°F | 0.7" | -- |
| 1990 | 55°F | 47°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1989 | 77°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 48°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 55°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 62°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 66°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 57°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 60°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 45°F | 0.4" | -- |
| 1977 | 54°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 73°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 73°F | 53°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 66°F | 50°F | 0.8" | -- |
| 1971 | 68°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: COLUMBUS WSO CITY
How Has October 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 3.0°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.