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 high | 66°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 54°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 34°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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