If you plan to visit Columbus in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 50 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Columbus has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Columbus in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Columbus for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of -11°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -2°C to +13°C.
Is Columbus warm or cold in February?
Columbus is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -5°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Columbus, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Columbus in February
Columbus weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+3°C
+5°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-31°C
-24°C
-22°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+25°C
+29°C
Rainfall
54 mm
50 mm
85 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
71%
66%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
13
12
12
Rainy days
7
7
12
Snowy days
9
7
4
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +5°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 50 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Columbus in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Columbus is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Columbus wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 4% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Columbus.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Columbus?
This is the weather in Columbus in February 2024:
1 February
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-2°C
2 February
☁️
+3°C
3 February
☀️
0°C
4 February
☁️
+5°C
5 February
☁️
+10°C
6 February
☁️
+8°C
7 February
☁️
+14°C
8 February
☁️
+11°C
9 February
🌧️
+22°C
10 February
☁️
+11°C
11 February
☀️
+5°C
12 February
☀️
+12°C
13 February
☀️
+14°C
14 February
☀️
+14°C
15 February
☁️
+22°C
16 February
🌧️
+17°C
17 February
🌨️
+14°C
18 February
☀️
+7°C
19 February
☁️
+14°C
20 February
☁️
+13°C
21 February
🌧️
+10°C
22 February
🌧️
+17°C
23 February
🌧️
+22°C
24 February
☁️
+16°C
25 February
☁️
+10°C
26 February
☁️
+13°C
27 February
🌧️
+14°C
28 February
☁️
+13°C
In February 2024 Columbus had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Columbus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Columbus in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+16°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 612 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1582 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus in February:
Is February a good time to visit Columbus?
It’s always a good time to visit Columbus, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Columbus in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Columbus rainy in February?
Columbus is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Columbus in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Columbus in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Columbus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
