Columbus, OH Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 83°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph S | 33% |
| Tonight | 68°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 7 mph S | 64% |
| Sunday | 83°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 9 mph W | 61% |
| Sunday Night | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 mph N | 60% |
| Monday | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph NE | 39% |
| Monday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph NE | 39% |
| Tuesday | 70°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph NE | 39% |
| Tuesday Night | 57°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 14 mph NE | 65% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Rain Showers Likely | 13 mph E | 65% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 9 to 13 mph E | 65% |
| Thursday | 71°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph NE | 23% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NE | 12% |
| Friday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph NE | 13% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph NE | 13% |
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 (2.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.