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 high | 49°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 34°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 29°F |
| Typical low range | 19°F to 41°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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