Columbus, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NW | 6% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 10 mph NW | 15% |
| Thursday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph NNW | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 49°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph ENE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 6 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 9 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph SSE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus, NE
Last spring frost
Apr 21
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
174 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Columbus 3 Ne, Ne (3.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.