Weather in Columbus, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 68601
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
59°33% rain
59°25% rain61°29% rain
62°51% rain62°35% rain63°46% rain65°29% rain67°36% rain68°36% rain68°63% rain70°27% rain74°26% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 63% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 55°F with winds near 10 mph.
70°F, 27% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 63%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Columbus
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Columbus is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.43°N latitude and 97.37°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 59°F in Columbus, NE. Today's high is 74°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Columbus
Sunrise is at 07:21 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 74°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 24%.