Columbus · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 23°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
13 mph
What February feels like in Columbus
Sunrise
08:24
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:06
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Columbus in February
The kit for February in Columbus: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+4° avg high
-1 rain days
Columbus in January →
February
42°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-9° avg high
-1 rain days
Columbus in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Columbus in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Columbus in February?+
Average high 42°F, average low 23°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Columbus?+
Compared to January (avg high 37°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 51°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Columbus in February?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in February, on average.