Columbus, Ohio, United States Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Columbus is Moderate, with a 29.8% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to May (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Columbus Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Columbus temperature has changed by around +9.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
1534
126.6%
cloudyCloudy
369
-75%
rainyRainy
6236
-41.9%
snowySnowy
54
-20%
mistyMisty
07
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 improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100

Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Columbus experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.59 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+19.43 %

Change in average humidity

-0.91 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-3.3 %

Heatwave changed by

+1 Days

Coldwave changed by

+3 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+0 km/h

These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

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

Columbus Weather Forecast 30 Days (June - July 2026)
Columbus, Ohio, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 3, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon30°/10°
Humidity Icon42%
Wind Icon11.2km/h
Thu. 4, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon27°/13°
Humidity Icon57%
Wind Icon11.2km/h
Fri. 5, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon28°/17°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22.7km/h
Sat. 6, Jun.
moderate rainRain
Temperature Icon26°/18°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon27.4km/h
Sun. 7, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon26°/19°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Mon. 8, Jun.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon29°/16°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Tue. 9, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon27°/20°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Wed. 10, Jun.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon27°/20°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Thu. 11, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon26°/17°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Fri. 12, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon26°/17°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sat. 13, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon25°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Sun. 14, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Mon. 15, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Tue. 16, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Wed. 17, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 18, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 19, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/19°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Sat. 20, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sun. 21, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Mon. 22, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/19°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Tue. 23, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/19°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Wed. 24, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 25, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Fri. 26, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sat. 27, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Sun. 28, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/17°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Mon. 29, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Tue. 30, Jun.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Wed. 1, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 2, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 3, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon13.3km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 3, Jun.

30°C

Low will be onWed. 3, Jun.

10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 10, Jun.

86%

Low will be onWed. 3, Jun.

42%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 6, Jun.

27.4km/h

Low will be onWed. 3, Jun.

11.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 19, Jun.

16.1mm

Low will be onFri. 5, Jun.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 5, Jun.

9.1

Low will be onSun. 7, Jun.

0.8

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