Columbus, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
This Afternoon
69°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph E | 70% |
| Tonight | 58°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 100% |
| Saturday | 71°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 93% |
| Saturday Night | 56°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 77% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 31% |
| Sunday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 16% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 13% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 14% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 14% |
| Tuesday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Columbus (43.337, -89.030). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
163 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Columbus: nearby ZIP 53925 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Wisconsin frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Waterloo Wwtp, Wi (10.2 mi from Columbus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.