Columbus, OH weather in July
July in Columbus: warm and often humid, with frequent rain. Highs 85°F, lows 65°F, about 11 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Columbus.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 14
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:07 am / 9:04 pm | 6:29 am / 8:47 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 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 July day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 44%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more14 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
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry July brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.9 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, 1991-20202012: average high 91°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 80°F
- Wettest July1992: 12.4 in
- Driest July2008: 1.6 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 7, 2012)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 4, 1996)
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 | 82°F | 85°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 65°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Columbus ranks in July
- Normal high226th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days275th driest of 378
- Comfortable days139th most of 340
What to pack for Columbus in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 14 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 1 heating degree days and 323 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (most recently on July 7, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (12.4 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Columbus?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (53 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Columbus Port Columbus Intl Airport (USW00014821), 6.6 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wright Patterson AFB (USW00013840), 56 mi W of the city center, 823 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Port Columbus International Airport (724280-14821), 6.8 mi ENE of the city center, 810 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.