Columbus, Indiana, United States Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Columbus is Very High, with a 23.2% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Columbus Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Columbus temperature has changed by around +152.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
31
-66.6%
cloudyCloudy
74
-42.8%
rainyRainy
91
-88.8%
snowySnowy
22
0%
mistyMisty
01
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Columbus has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Columbus experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1.9 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-35.9 %

Change in average humidity

-7.2 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+4.7 %

Heatwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

+3.06 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

+1.8 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Columbus's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jan.

Columbus Weather Forecast 30 Days (February - March 2026)
Columbus, Indiana, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 8, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon-1°/-13°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 9, Feb.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon1°/-8°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 10, Feb.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon3°/-5°
Humidity Icon99%
Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 11, Feb.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon1°/-2°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon17km/h
Thu. 12, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon4°/-3°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 13, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon4°/-2°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 14, Feb.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon3°/-1°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 15, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon6°/-2°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon15km/h
Mon. 16, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon9°/-2°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon14km/h
Tue. 17, Feb.
cloudyCloudy
Temperature Icon14°/1°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon27km/h
Wed. 18, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon15°/4°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon17km/h
Thu. 19, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon15°/11°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon40km/h
Fri. 20, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon7°/1°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon42km/h
Sat. 21, Feb.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon3°/-2°
Humidity Icon63%
Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 22, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon8°/0°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon21km/h
Mon. 23, Feb.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon8°/-1°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon19km/h
Tue. 24, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/-2°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon23km/h
Wed. 25, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon6°/-2°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 26, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/-3°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon20km/h
Fri. 27, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/-1°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon23km/h
Sat. 28, Feb.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/-1°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 1, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/-1°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 2, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/-2°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon19km/h
Tue. 3, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/-2°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon20km/h
Wed. 4, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon8°/-2°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon19km/h
Thu. 5, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/-2°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 6, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon10°/0°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon23km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon11°/1°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon20km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon11°/2°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon20km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon12°/2°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon21km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon13°/3°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon23km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 19, Feb.

15.4°C

Low will be onSun. 8, Feb.

-12.9°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 10, Feb.

99%

Low will be onSat. 21, Feb.

63%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 20, Feb.

42.1km/h

Low will be onThu. 12, Feb.

9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 24, Feb.

8.3mm

Low will be onThu. 12, Feb.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 19, Feb.

3

Low will be onFri. 20, Feb.

1

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