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Weather in Columbus, Ohio for January 2027

Your guide to Columbus weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Columbus usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Columbus at the beginning of January is 3.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 0.3 °C by the end of January.

    • More

  • Is January a good time to visit Columbus? check out the best time to travel to Columbus page.

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Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
76 %
Avg humidity

Columbus Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
5°
2
Cloudy
6°
3
Light rain
5°
4
Patchy rain possible
3°
5
Overcast
4°
6
Moderate snow
1°
7
Overcast
1°
8
Cloudy
2°
9
Light rain
6°
10
Light snow
2°
11
Light snow
2°
12
Light rain
6°
13
Overcast
4°
14
Overcast
0°
15
Overcast
-2°
16
Light snow
0°
17
Patchy rain possible
2°
18
Light snow
0°
19
Light rain
2°
20
Partly cloudy
-3°
21
Overcast
-2°
22
Light snow
-2°
23
Light snow
-1°
24
Light snow
-1°
25
Moderate snow
2°
26
Patchy rain possible
1°
27
Light snow
1°
28
Light snow
0°
29
Overcast
-1°
30
Light snow
0°
31
Light snow
0°

Temperatures trend during January in Columbus

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January weather in Columbus day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /-1° 8.4 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /0° 6.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-2° 11.5 mm 5.6 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Light rain
Light rain
 6° /-1° 6.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 2.1 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 11 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 1.5 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Light rain
Light rain
 6° /-2° 6.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-6° 2.8 mm 1 cm
Jan. 17 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-4° 1.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 18 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 1.3 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 19 Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-5° 3.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-8° 1.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 23 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 1.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 24 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-7° 5.3 mm 1 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-5° 10 mm 6 cm
Jan. 26 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-5° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-7° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-6° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-7° 2.8 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 31 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-5° 6.3 mm 1.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Columbus in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Columbus forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Columbus in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Columbus during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Columbus during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Columbus during January, with a total of 90 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Columbus in January 2027?
Columbus experiences an average snowfall of 20.3 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Columbus during January?
The average wind speed in Columbus during January is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Columbus snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Columbus’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Columbus sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 20.3 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Columbus

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Columbuss January weather 💧
Typically, Columbus has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 90 mm of rainfall.
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