January weather in Columbus, GA
The average temperature in Columbus in January is 45.4°F (33.3°F–57.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.53 inches.
January is a winter month in Columbus, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 10h 5m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
57.5°F
Avg Low
33.3°F
Precipitation
4.53 in
Daylight
10h 5m
January records in Columbus
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 82.9°F (2022) | 21.9°F (2018) | 1.15 in (2017) |
| January 2 | 82.9°F (2022) | 16.0°F (2018) | 2.00 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 82.9°F (2022) | 16.0°F (2018) | 4.22 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 82.9°F (2022) | 16.0°F (2018) | 1.95 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 73.9°F (2009) | 18.0°F (1999) | 0.58 in (1997) |
| January 6 | 73.9°F (2023) | 19.0°F (2018) | 0.83 in (2007) |
| January 7 | 77.0°F (2022) | 10.9°F (2014) | 1.80 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 73.9°F (2007) | 10.9°F (2014) | 0.97 in (2007) |
| January 9 | 81.0°F (2022) | 10.9°F (2014) | 2.00 in (2022) |
| January 10 | 75.9°F (2026) | 17.1°F (2010) | 3.27 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 75.0°F (2026) | 17.1°F (2010) | 2.00 in (2008) |
| January 12 | 75.0°F (2013) | 17.1°F (2010) | 1.50 in (2020) |
| January 13 | 73.0°F (2000) | 17.1°F (2010) | 2.00 in (2020) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2017) | 19.9°F (2011) | 0.29 in (2006) |
| January 15 | 75.9°F (2013) | 19.0°F (2011) | 1.46 in (1997) |
| January 16 | 75.9°F (2017) | 19.9°F (2009) | 0.83 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 75.0°F (2007) | 19.0°F (2018) | 1.25 in (2010) |
| January 18 | 70.0°F (1999) | 12.0°F (2024) | 0.98 in (1996) |
| January 19 | 75.9°F (2017) | 12.0°F (2024) | 1.06 in (2001) |
| January 20 | 75.0°F (2017) | 12.9°F (2024) | 0.65 in (2008) |
| January 21 | 78.1°F (1999) | 15.1°F (2024) | 1.23 in (2002) |
| January 22 | 75.9°F (1999) | 12.9°F (2025) | 2.00 in (2017) |
| January 23 | 75.9°F (2006) | 16.0°F (2005) | 1.86 in (1999) |
| January 24 | 77.0°F (2002) | 10.9°F (2003) | 1.08 in (2012) |
| January 25 | 77.0°F (2006) | 10.9°F (2003) | 1.60 in (2024) |
| January 26 | 77.0°F (2021) | 17.1°F (2014) | 1.00 in (2026) |
| January 27 | 78.1°F (1999) | 16.0°F (2026) | 1.87 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 75.0°F (2024) | 16.0°F (2026) | 0.69 in (2024) |
| January 29 | 75.0°F (2024) | 14.0°F (2005) | 1.00 in (2005) |
| January 30 | 80.1°F (2002) | 12.0°F (2014) | 1.40 in (2023) |
| January 31 | 77.0°F (2002) | 10.9°F (2014) | 1.10 in (1999) |