Columbus, GA weather in February
Columbus is cool in February, with some rain: highs average 63°F and nights drop to about 42°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 6:12 pm | 7:08 am / 6:36 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.5 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 February day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 71°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 53°F
- Wettest February2013: 12.5 in
- Driest February2000: 1.2 in
- Highest reading84°F (February 24, 2018)
- Lowest reading10°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 63°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 42°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 12 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Jacksonville, FL245 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA96 mi · high 58°F · 10 wet days
How Columbus ranks in February
- Normal high108th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days185th driest of 378
- Comfortable days61st most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 361 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Columbus in February?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 10°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (12.5 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.2 in).
Is February a good time to visit Columbus?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (61 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. 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).