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Weather in Columbus, Ohio for January 2026

Your guide to Columbus weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Extreme Cold Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Columbus in January is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
    According to Columbus snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Columbus is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.9 °F.

  • The forecast for the next days in Columbus predicts the temperature to be -4.6 °F, significantly warmer than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Columbus at the beginning of January is 4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -5 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
14
Snow days
Average temperatures
2°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Columbus Weather January

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

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 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 8.4 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 6.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-2° 2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 11.5 mm 5.6 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-2° 6.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-3° 2.1 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 1.5 mm 1 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 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
 -1° /-7° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 2.8 mm 1 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-4° 1.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 1.5 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 3.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-9° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 1.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 1.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 24 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -1° /-8° 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 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-7° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 -11° /-25° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -8° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -11° /-18° 0 mm 0 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 2° 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 98.1 mm spread over approximately 8 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Columbus in January 2026?

Columbus experiences an average snowfall of 17.726 cm during January, occurring over 14 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 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Columbus’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Columbus sees 14 snowy days during January, with approximately 17.7 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Columbus

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Columbuss January weather 💧
Typically, Columbus has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 98.1 mm of rainfall.

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