Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbus Metro, GA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 48.8"
- Annual precip
- 263d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbus Metro
Columbus Metro, Georgia averages 67°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 48.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 263 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
48.8"
Annual Snow
0.5"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbus Metro) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Columbus Metro area.
How Columbus Metro compares to every U.S. city
Columbus Metro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Columbus Metro
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Columbus Metro captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9" | 0.2" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.9 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.2 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.3" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 0.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
8.0 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
Snow: 0.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
263 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,942
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,534
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 6.3 | 56% | 31% |
| February | 60% | 6.9 | 53% | 29% |
| March | 60% | 6.6 | 56% | 22% |
| April | 62% | 6.3 | 58% | 15% |
| May | 65% | 5.7 | 51% | 14% |
| June | 69% | 5.4 | 52% | 11% |
| July | 70% | 5.1 | 52% | 10% |
| August | 69% | 5.5 | 54% | 13% |
| September | 67% | 5.9 | 58% | 18% |
| October | 66% | 5.4 | 64% | 19% |
| November | 67% | 5.5 | 60% | 24% |
| December | 66% | 6.1 | 54% | 32% |
What Columbus Metro's climate means for you
Columbus Metro runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 263 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,942 heating and 2,534 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Columbus Metro, GA
Columbus Metro, Georgia runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 56°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00093842, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Columbus Metro should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 263 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 23. And on the energy front, 1,942 heating degree days and 2,534 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Columbus Metro scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Columbus Metro, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbus Metro, Georgia is 67°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Columbus Metro get? ▼
Columbus Metro receives 48.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbus Metro? ▼
Columbus Metro has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Columbus Metro? ▼
Columbus Metro has approximately 263 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbus Metro? ▼
Columbus Metro has 1,942 heating degree days and 2,534 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Columbus Metro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093842 near Columbus Metro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093842. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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