Columbus, GA weather in July
In July, Columbus sees highs around 93°F and lows around 74°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 12 days. It is one of the warmest months in Columbus. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 8:51 pm | 6:53 am / 8:38 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.8 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 July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm81°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 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry July brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 97°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 87°F
- Wettest July2005: 9.4 in
- Driest July2016: 1.0 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading60°F (July 2, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 93°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN240 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Columbus ranks in July
- Normal high86th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days283rd most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 28 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 564 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (9.4 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.0 in).
Is July a good time to visit Columbus?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 24 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).