Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in January
In an average January, Columbus sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°F to 45°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 5°F to 31°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
67°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
-9°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
54°F
1997-01-04
Lowest
-20°F
1982-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
1997-01-04
Lowest
-49°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
12.0 g/m³
1997-01-04
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1985-01-20
Wind
Highest
38 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
5 mph
2015-01-23
Precip
Wettest
7.65 in
2005
Driest
0.42 in
1981
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