Local weather forecast

Weather in Columbus, ND

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 58727

Patchy rain nearby
Now61°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low68° / 56°
Rain chance36%
Wind16 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby61°13% rain
10 AMSunny62°4% rain
11 AMSunny64°3% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy65°4% rain
1 PMSunny67°0% rain
2 PMSunny67°0% rain
3 PMSunny67°0% rain
4 PMSunny66°1% rain
5 PMSunny65°1% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy65°4% rain
7 PMOvercast68°10% rain
8 PMOvercast67°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
68° 56°Overcast
Rain 36%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 51°Overcast
Rain 7%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
58° 50°Overcast
Rain 75%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity75%
Pressure29.70 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph SSW
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:43 AM
Sunset07:41 PM
Moonrise07:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 51°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 15%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

68°F, 10% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 13%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Columbus

North Dakota has a strongly continental climate with cold windy winters, warm summers and large temperature swings. Severe thunderstorms occur mainly in the warmer season.

Columbus is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 48.90°N latitude and 102.78°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

Patchy rain nearby and 61°F in Columbus, ND. Today's high is 68°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 75%, pressure is 29.70 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Columbus

Sunrise is at 07:43 AM and sunset is at 07:41 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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