Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbus, TX Climate
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- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 45.0"
- Annual precip
- 256d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbus
Columbus, Texas averages 69°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 45.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 256 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
69°F (20°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
45.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbus) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Columbus area.
How Columbus compares to every U.S. city
Columbus'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
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Columbus, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.2 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.8 |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 10.5 |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
6.2 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
256 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,556
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,984
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Columbus's climate means for you
Columbus runs 69°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 256 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,556 heating and 2,984 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, TX
Based on station USC00411911 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Columbus, Texas averages 69°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Columbus sees about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 256 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 9 and the first fall freeze near November 20. On the energy side, 1,556 heating degree days and 2,984 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 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, August-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, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbus, Texas is 69°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Columbus get? ▼
Columbus receives 45.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbus? ▼
Columbus 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? ▼
Columbus has approximately 256 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 9 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbus? ▼
Columbus has 1,556 heating degree days and 2,984 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00411911 near Columbus.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411911. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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