Weather in Columbus, Georgia, United States in January
In an average January, Columbus sees a daily high around 54°F and a low around 34°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 54°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 42°F to 67°F |
| Average low | 34°F |
| Typical low range | 22°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
79°F
2026-01-09
Lowest
23°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
67°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
1°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
79°F
2026-01-09
Lowest
-13°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2017-01-22
Lowest
2 mph
1984-01-16
Precip
Wettest
10.23 in
2017
Driest
1.26 in
1981
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