Columbus, ND Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a city in Burke County, North Dakota.
This Afternoon
47°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. West wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Columbus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 47°F | Sunny | 6 mph W | 0% |
| Tonight | 26°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 24°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 6 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday | 45°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 52°F | Sunny | 8 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 15 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 13 to 20 mph W | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 29°F | Mostly Clear | 7 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 13 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 12 to 18 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 53°F | Sunny | 10 to 20 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Columbus (48.905, -102.781). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus
Last spring frost
May 18
First fall frost
Sep 17
Growing season
119 days
Hardiness zone
3b
More local growing data for Columbus: nearby ZIP 58727 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Powers Lake 1N, Nd (21 mi from Columbus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.