DEMOGRAPHICS / CLIMATE

Columbus experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons where the average temperatures range from 36 degrees in January to 85 degrees in July. The average annual temperature is 62 degrees. Summers tend to be hot and humid with cool evenings. The average annual snowfall is 28 inches and annual average rainfall is 38 inches. Spring and summer are the wettest seasons, although the rainfall is relatively consistent around the calendar year. Several days of snow are common in January and February. The following Internet resources will be helpful in monitoring daily climate and temperature changes:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
www.noaa.gov

The Weather Channel
www.weather.com