Columbus, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.3 °F (low) to 76.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.2 Inches. Columbus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3 °F | 58.6 °F | 4.77 in. |
| February | 38.1 °F | 62.9 °F | 4.74 in. |
| March | 44.3 °F | 70.3 °F | 5.31 in. |
| April | 51.2 °F | 77.2 °F | 4.49 in. |
| May | 60.4 °F | 84.5 °F | 3.74 in. |
| June | 68.1 °F | 89.8 °F | 4.56 in. |
| July | 71.3 °F | 92.3 °F | 5.35 in. |
| August | 70.6 °F | 91.3 °F | 4.13 in. |
| September | 65.4 °F | 87.1 °F | 3.56 in. |
| October | 53.7 °F | 78.3 °F | 2.81 in. |
| November | 42.8 °F | 68.5 °F | 3.85 in. |
| December | 37.8 °F | 60.7 °F | 4.93 in. |
| Annual | 53.3 °F | 76.8 °F | 52.24 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |