Columbus, KY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a city in Hickman County, Kentucky.
This Afternoon
99°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 97 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Columbus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 99°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Tonight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SSE | 3% |
| Saturday | 99°F | Sunny | 1 to 7 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph N | 2% |
| Monday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 8 mph N | 30% |
| Monday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 9 mph N | 38% |
| Tuesday | 84°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 to 13 mph N | 20% |
| Tuesday Night | 61°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 14 mph N | 8% |
| Wednesday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph N | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 9 mph NNE | 3% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph NNE | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph NNE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Columbus (36.760, -89.102). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus
Last spring frost
Apr 6
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
204 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Columbus: nearby ZIP 42032 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kentucky frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bardwell 2 E, Ky (11.6 mi from Columbus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.