Weather in Columbus, MS
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 39701, 39702, 39705

Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
64°22% rain
72°12% rain
77°10% rain
81°3% rain
84°6% rain
86°3% rain
87°9% rain
88°9% rain
87°9% rain
86°9% rain
81°10% rain
76°10% rain3-day weather forecast



Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).
It feels like 64°F with winds near 3 mph.
72°F, 12% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.
Current temperature is 64°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 16%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Columbus
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent heavy rain and a notable severe-weather season.
Columbus is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 33.50°N latitude and 88.43°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Columbus weather today
Overcast and 64°F in Columbus, MS. Today's high is 88°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Columbus
Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 88°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.