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Columbus, OH Weather: 60% Rain Chance as Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Columbus, OH – Central Ohio residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s before rain chances increase Halloween night and daylight saving time ends Su
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-26T08:15:13.501Z
Columbus, OH – Central Ohio residents can expect a mild final week of October, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s before rain chances increase Halloween night and daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. The weekend transition could bring wetter conditions just as clocks move backward one hour.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, Columbus will experience mostly sunny to partly sunny skies through much of the workweek, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 73 to 76 degrees. Rain becomes more likely by Sunday, when precipitation chances increase to 60%.
Monday, October 26, begins with mostly sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees. Tuesday and Wednesday remain similarly mild, with highs around 73 degrees and overnight temperatures generally in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday, October 29, could be the warmest day of the week, with sunshine and temperatures reaching 76 degrees. Friday remains mostly sunny, with highs near 75 degrees.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees. Rain chances increase to 30% Saturday night, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, brings the week's most significant precipitation chance, with rain likely, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees. Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
Daylight saving time also ends Sunday at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. Most smartphones adjust automatically, but traditional clocks and appliances may need manual changes. Sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
NOAA's November 2 8 outlook favors above normal temperatures and precipitation across central Ohio, suggesting mild but potentially wetter conditions could continue into early November.
For now, Columbus residents can expect several pleasant afternoons before Halloween weekend introduces a greater possibility of rain.
Columbus Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73°F. Calm winds. Partly cloudy Monday night, with a low around 50°F.
Tuesday, October 27: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73°F. Light northeast winds. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low around 51°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny, with a high near 73°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 49°F.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny, with a high near 76°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 52°F.
Friday, October 30: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 53°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 55°F and a 30% chance of rain.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Rain likely, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 70°F and a 60% chance of precipitation. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Columbus residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Columbus and much of central Ohio during November 2 8, suggesting the mild conditions expected during the final week of October could continue into the opening week of November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across central Ohio. This indicates increased odds of a wetter than average period, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall totals, daily precipitation chances or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow across portions of the western and central United States. Columbus is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
While rain is likely Sunday, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm, accumulating snowfall or damaging wind event for Columbus during November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service Wilmington updates, particularly regarding Sunday's 60% rain chance and potential changes to early November conditions.