Columbus, OH All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Columbus, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Record Low | -22°F (-30°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -5°F (-21°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | July 30, 1999 |
| Highest Mean | 89°F (32°C) | July 31, 1999 |
| Lowest Mean | -11.9°F (-24°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.13" (130.3 mm) | July 13, 1992 |
| Max in One Month | 12.36" (314.0 mm) | July 1992 |
| Least in One Month | 0.11" (2.8 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 55.22" (1402.7 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 24.54" (623.2 mm) | 1963 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 15.5" (39.4 cm) | March 8, 2008 |
| Max in One Month | 34.4" (87.5 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 56.5" (143.6 cm) | 2013-14 |
| Max in One Year | 49.6" (125.9 cm) | 2003 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 15, 2024 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 15, 2024 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | May 7, 1989 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | May 7, 1989 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at JOHN GLENN INTL AP (7 mi from Columbus, OH). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Columbus, OH?
The all-time record high in Columbus, OH is 104°F (40°C), set on July 14, 1954.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Columbus, OH?
The all-time record low in Columbus, OH is -22°F (-30°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Columbus, OH has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Columbus, OH is 5.13 inches, on July 13, 1992.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Columbus, OH?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Columbus, OH is 15.5 inches, on March 8, 2008.
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