Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in August
In an average August, Columbus sees a daily high around 84°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 84°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 55°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
64°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
76°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
38°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.4 g/m³
2010-08-04
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1982-08-24
Lowest
3 mph
2021-08-19
Precip
Wettest
5.60 in
1997
Driest
0.73 in
2025
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