Weather in Columbus in March
In an average March, Columbus sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°F to 68°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
84°F
2012-03-20
Lowest
14°F
1980-03-01
Low
Highest
66°F
2025-03-29
Lowest
-7°F
1984-03-09
Feels-like
Highest
89°F
2012-03-20
Lowest
-29°F
1984-03-09
Humidity
Highest
14.2 g/m³
1990-03-11
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1980-03-02
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2026-03-13
Lowest
4 mph
2006-03-29
Gust
Highest
65 mph
2002-03-09
Lowest
9 mph
1987-03-08
Precip
Wettest
8.25 in
2008
Driest
1.44 in
1981
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