Columbus, OH Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
66°F
Rain
Rain before 10am, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 66°F | Rain | 13 to 17 mph S | 99% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 16 mph SW | 73% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 14 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 10 mph W | 40% |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph NW | 40% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph NW | 13% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph NW | 8% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 8 mph W | 4% |
| Monday | 60°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph W | 4% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SW | 2% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 7 mph W | 1% |
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 (2.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.