Columbus, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -2.4 °C (low) to 9.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 429 Millimeters. Columbus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18.7 °C | -8.3 °C | 12.45 mm |
| February | -16.7 °C | -5.8 °C | 10.41 mm |
| March | -9.9 °C | 0.7 °C | 16.26 mm |
| April | -2.5 °C | 10.8 °C | 25.4 mm |
| May | 4.2 °C | 18 °C | 60.71 mm |
| June | 10.3 °C | 22.7 °C | 92.96 mm |
| July | 12.5 °C | 26 °C | 67.82 mm |
| August | 11.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 42.16 mm |
| September | 6 °C | 20.6 °C | 39.88 mm |
| October | -1.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 30.99 mm |
| November | -8.7 °C | 1.4 °C | 16.26 mm |
| December | -15.4 °C | -5.7 °C | 13.72 mm |
| Annual | -2.4 °C | 9.9 °C | 429.02 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b : -37.2°C to -34.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 3b : -37.2°C to -34.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |