Columbus Weather in August

What's the weather like in Columbus (Ohio) in August 2024?

The climate in Columbus during August can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Nightly temperature 15.9°C 60.5°F
Average temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 24.4°C 75.8°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Columbus

Columbus average temperature in August

August rainfall

Columbus average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Columbus average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbus in August 2024.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: October 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.1°C 34°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
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