Columbus weather, reported by Maple
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What Columbus weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Columbus's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1°F / 3°C | 22°F / -6°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 40.8°F / 5°C | 24.2°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 51.1°F / 11°C | 32°F / 0°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 64.1°F / 18°C | 42.2°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 74.1°F / 23°C | 52.4°F / 11°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 82.2°F / 28°C | 61.6°F / 16°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 85.4°F / 30°C | 65.4°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 84.1°F / 29°C | 63.9°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 77.8°F / 25°C | 56.5°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| October | 65.5°F / 19°C | 44.8°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 52.3°F / 11°C | 35°F / 2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 41.5°F / 5°C | 27.4°F / -3°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 106°F / 41°C (July 21, 1934 and July 14, 1936) · Record low: -22°F / -30°C (January 19, 1994) · Average snowfall: 28.2″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (John Glenn Columbus International Airport).
Columbus weather facts every pet owner should know
- Columbus summers peak with July average highs of 85.4F, already past the 82F risky band for dog walks, so early morning and late evening are the safest summer walk windows.
- January is genuinely cold here: average highs of 37.1F and lows of 22.0F mean small and senior dogs need a coat for most of the winter, and short-nosed cats appreciate a warm windowsill.
- Columbus averages 28.2 inches of snow a year, with January the snowiest month at 9.5 inches, so plan on paw wipes or booties to deal with road salt from December through February.
- The city has seen everything from 106F during the 1930s Dust Bowl down to -22F in the January 1994 cold wave, so Columbus pet owners genuinely need both a cooling plan and a cold-weather kit.
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