Weather in Columbus in May
In an average May, Columbus sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
46°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
75°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
29°F
2005-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
19°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.5 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2017-05-02
Lowest
4 mph
1987-05-19
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
1993-05-10
Precip
Wettest
10.19 in
1996
Driest
1.07 in
2007
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