Columbus, IN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
This Afternoon
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Columbus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 11% |
| Tonight | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 7 mph SW | 4% |
| Thursday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph W | 7% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 8 mph NW | 6% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph NW | 3% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 31°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph NNW | 0% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph WNW | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 3 mph WNW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Clear | 2 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Sunny | 3 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph NW | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Columbus (39.209, -85.919). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus
Last spring frost
Apr 11
First fall frost
Oct 25
Growing season
195 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Columbus: nearby ZIP 47203 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Indiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Columbus, In (6.6 mi from Columbus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.