The weather in January in Columbus

It's cool to moderate in January in Columbus with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Columbus. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Columbus, Georgia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2022, Columbus reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Columbus

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Columbus. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Columbus New York
Average temperature 16°C 5°C
Max. temperature 19°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 109 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 14 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Columbus with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Columbus is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Columbus, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Columbus

Temperature in January in Columbus over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Columbus, Georgia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Columbus

Total precipitation in January in Columbus over the years

Daily UV index in January in Columbus

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Columbus, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Columbus by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.