Columbus, KY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a city in Hickman County, Kentucky.
Today
87°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Columbus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 87°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 89°F | Sunny | 2 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph SSE | 0% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SSW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 5 mph S | 24% |
| Friday | 89°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 7 mph SSW | 31% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 5 mph S | 37% |
| Saturday | 89°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSW | 32% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 3 mph S | 30% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph SSW | 12% |
| Sunday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph S | 12% |
| Monday | 91°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SSW | 6% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph SSW | 6% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.