Rainfall running three inches ahead of normal through September
Is Columbus running ahead or behind on rainfall for 2026?
Columbus is running about three and a quarter inches ahead of normal rainfall through mid-September 2026.
Forecast rainfall over the next six hours. Map: CNAW 2, built from NOAA data on a USGS base.
The viewing area has received 39.12 inches of rain so far this year, running about three and a quarter inches above the normal of 35.88 inches by this date. That surplus comes as a strong El Niño develops across the Pacific, which historically strengthens storm systems crossing the Gulf South and raises the risk of severe weather in autumn and early winter.
The seasonal outlook for October through December suggests a 40 percent probability of above-normal precipitation, with a 33 percent chance of above-normal temperatures. January through March is expected to trend toward normal conditions.
Today brings only a 20 percent chance of showers, but the pattern through the week keeps slight chances in the forecast.
Right now in Columbus, Georgia
90°Temperature
71°Dew point
54%Humidity
7 mphWind — east
29.90"Pressure
The next seven days
Day
High
Low
Rain
Conditions
TODAY
93°
72°
20%
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
MON
95°
72°
10%
Sunny
TUE
95°
71°
19%
Sunny
WED
91°
69°
23%
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
THU
85°
65°
15%
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
FRI
85°
63°
2%
Sunny
SAT
85°
62°
4%
Mostly Sunny
Written by the CNAW 2 weather desk from CNAW 2 weather desk data. Last updated September 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM Eastern. Covering Columbus and Phenix City, Auburn–Opelika, LaGrange, Eufaula and the rest of the 19-county CNAW viewing area.
