Columbus, GA weather in August
August in Columbus: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 92°F, lows 73°F, about 11 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Columbus. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 8:38 pm | 7:14 am / 8:06 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am73°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 70°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry August brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 96°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 88°F
- Wettest August1991: 10.1 in
- Driest August2014: 1.7 in
- Highest reading104°F (August 10, 2007)
- Lowest reading59°F (August 29, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 92°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 73°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN240 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Columbus ranks in August
- Normal high95th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days310th driest of 378
- Comfortable days294th most of 341
What to pack for Columbus in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 539 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in August?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 104°F (most recently on August 10, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in August?
About 11 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2014 (1.7 in).
Is August a good time to visit Columbus?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbus Metro Airport (USW00093842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 392 ft (153 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbus Metro Airport (722255-93842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 394 ft (155 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).