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

Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in October

In an average October, Columbus sees a daily high around 66°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high66°F
Typical high range54°F to 77°F
Average low43°F
Typical low range34°F to 53°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

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

High

Highest 92°F 2019-10-01
Lowest 37°F 2012-10-30

Low

Highest 68°F 2019-10-01
Lowest 21°F 1981-10-24

Feels-like

Highest 109°F 2019-10-02
Lowest 12°F 1981-10-24

Humidity

Highest 19.3 g/m³ 2018-10-06
Lowest 3.1 g/m³ 1981-10-24

Wind

Highest 33 mph 1996-10-30
Lowest 4 mph 2024-10-17

Precip

Wettest 6.19 in 1983
Driest 0.41 in 2024

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