Columbus, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.1 °F (low) to 70.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 60 Inches. Columbus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 °F | 51.2 °F | 5.02 in. |
| February | 32.1 °F | 55.2 °F | 4.28 in. |
| March | 38.3 °F | 62.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| April | 46.4 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.92 in. |
| May | 55.3 °F | 78.5 °F | 5.1 in. |
| June | 63.1 °F | 85.0 °F | 4.96 in. |
| July | 67.0 °F | 88.3 °F | 5.74 in. |
| August | 66.0 °F | 86.7 °F | 5.69 in. |
| September | 60.1 °F | 81.4 °F | 5.15 in. |
| October | 48.3 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.29 in. |
| November | 37.8 °F | 61.8 °F | 4.46 in. |
| December | 32.5 °F | 53.5 °F | 5.49 in. |
| Annual | 48.1 °F | 70.7 °F | 59.98 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |