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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in March

In an average March, Columbus sees a daily high around 49°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high49°F
Typical high range34°F to 66°F
Average low29°F
Typical low range19°F to 41°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

March records

The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.

High

Highest 80°F 2026-03-22
Lowest 16°F 1996-03-08

Low

Highest 62°F 1998-03-31
Lowest 3°F 1986-03-08

Feels-like

Highest 79°F 2012-03-21
Lowest -18°F 1996-03-03

Humidity

Highest 14.7 g/m³ 2012-03-19
Lowest 1.5 g/m³ 1996-03-03

Wind

Highest 42 mph 2026-03-13
Lowest 4 mph 2006-03-05

Precip

Wettest 6.72 in 2008
Driest 1.31 in 1981

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