Columbus, OH Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

72°
F

Sunny

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Columbus, OH in one place.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Wind: 2 to 8 mph SE
Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Columbus, OH is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: May 10, 2026 5:52 PM EDT.

The active forecast window currently covers May 12 to May 16, 2026 for Columbus, OH.

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city weather
Forecast window
May 12 to May 16, 2026
Latest sync
May 10, 2026 5:52 PM EDT
Forecast office
ILN
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
72°F
Tuesday
Next Low
57°F
Tuesday Night
Rain Outlook
7
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
12 to 18 mph
Wednesday

Daily Outlook

Today
May 12
Sunny
72 °F
/ 57°F
Wind 2 to 8 mph
Wed
May 13
Rain Showers
72 °F
/ 47°F
Wind 12 to 18 mph
Thu
May 14
Sunny
65 °F
/ 47°F
Wind 10 mph
Fri
May 15
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
74 °F
/ 57°F
Wind 1 to 8 mph
Sat
May 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
83 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 6 to 12 mph

This Week in Columbus

Saturday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Columbus at 83 degrees F.

Wednesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 47 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Wednesday at about 12 to 18 mph W.

Precipitation is mentioned in 7 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
May 10, 2026 5:52 PM EDT
Coverage
5 days
Time zone
America/New_York
Forecast office
ILN
Radar station
KILN

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Tuesday Night
May 12
57°F
Rain Showers
7 to 14 mph SW

Rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday
May 13
72°F
Rain Showers
12 to 18 mph W

Rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night
May 13
47°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
7 to 17 mph NW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday
May 14
65°F
Sunny
10 mph NW

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night
May 14
47°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 8 mph E

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Friday
May 15
74°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
1 to 8 mph S

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night
May 15
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 to 8 mph SW

A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
May 16
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 12 mph SW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night
May 16
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph SW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Tuesday
May 12
Sunny
72°F
2 to 8 mph
SE
Tuesday Night
May 12
Rain Showers
57°F
7 to 14 mph
SW
Wednesday
May 13
Rain Showers
72°F
12 to 18 mph
W
Wednesday Night
May 13
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
47°F
7 to 17 mph
NW
Thursday
May 14
Sunny
65°F
10 mph
NW
Thursday Night
May 14
Partly Cloudy
47°F
0 to 8 mph
E
Friday
May 15
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
74°F
1 to 8 mph
S
Friday Night
May 15
Chance Rain Showers
57°F
5 to 8 mph
SW
Saturday
May 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
83°F
6 to 12 mph
SW
Saturday Night
May 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
61°F
6 to 10 mph
SW
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