Weather in Columbus, Georgia, United States in May
In an average May, Columbus sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 75°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
58°F
2017-05-05
Low
Highest
72°F
2024-05-27
Lowest
42°F
1996-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
133°F
2019-05-26
Lowest
39°F
2013-05-05
Humidity
Highest
22.1 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
2007-05-07
Wind
Highest
12 mph
2022-05-06
Lowest
3 mph
2026-05-28
Precip
Wettest
7.57 in
2018
Driest
0.47 in
2007
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