Columbus, GA weather in June
Columbus is hot and humid in June, with frequent rain: highs average 90°F and nights drop to about 71°F. Expect about 10 wet days.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 8:42 pm | 6:36 am / 8:51 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 14.3 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 June day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry June brings about 2.5 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 June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 96°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 83°F
- Wettest June2005: 8.8 in
- Driest June2000: 0.5 in
- Highest reading106°F (June 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading56°F (June 8, 1991)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 90°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 71°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 14.3 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN240 mi · high 80°F · 15 wet days
How Columbus ranks in June
- Normal high77th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days200th driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 461 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in June?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 106°F (June 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in June?
About 10 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.5 in).
Is June a good time to visit Columbus?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 17 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).