Columbus, OH Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
68°F
Rain
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 68°F | Rain | 16 mph S | 99% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 17 mph SW | 74% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 14 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 10 mph W | 37% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NW | 37% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph NW | 7% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph NW | 6% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 3 to 10 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 8 mph W | 1% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 9 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 6 mph NW | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus, OH
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 19
Growing season
177 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Columbus-Valley Crossing, Oh (3.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.