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Ohio Valley Weather: Cold Mornings Give Way to 70s by October 25
COLUMBUS, OH — Residents across Columbus and surrounding communities in Franklin County can expect chilly overnight temperatures heading into the weekend, with lows dropping into the upper 30s Friday
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-21T08:37:13.880Z
COLUMBUS, OH — Residents across Columbus and surrounding communities in Franklin County can expect chilly overnight temperatures heading into the weekend, with lows dropping into the upper 30s Friday night before afternoon temperatures climb into the lower 70s Sunday. The temperature swings will be noticeable for residents heading outdoors early in the morning or making weekend plans across central Ohio.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, a stretch of mostly sunny skies and dry weather will continue through the weekend. Columbus is forecast to reach approximately 69 degrees Wednesday and Thursday before cooling slightly Friday, when afternoon temperatures are expected to peak near 65 degrees.
Friday Night Brings the Week's Coldest Temperatures The most significant temperature change will arrive Friday night, October 23, when temperatures across the Columbus forecast area are expected to fall to approximately 39 degrees.
That will be the lowest temperature in the supplied five day forecast, following overnight lows of 43 degrees Wednesday and 46 degrees Thursday.
Although temperatures are expected to remain above freezing, residents may notice considerably colder conditions during the early morning hours.
Those planning outdoor activities Friday evening or Saturday morning may want to prepare for temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Five Day Columbus Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees. Calm winds becoming northerly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 43 degrees.
Thursday 10/22: Sunny, with a high near 69 degrees. Calm winds becoming northerly around 6 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear overnight, with a low around 46 degrees.
Friday 10/23: Sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Calm winds becoming easterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Clear overnight, with a low near 39 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunny skies return, with a high near 68 degrees. Mostly clear overnight, with temperatures falling to approximately 42 degrees. Dry conditions should favor outdoor weekend activities.
Sunday 10/25: Mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees. Partly cloudy conditions are expected Sunday night, with a low near 46 degrees.
Weekend Warmup Arrives Sunday After Friday night's chilly conditions, temperatures are expected to recover gradually through the weekend.
Saturday afternoon should reach approximately 68 degrees before Sunday brings the warmest daytime temperature of the five day period, near 71 degrees.
The forecast does not indicate precipitation during this stretch, providing favorable conditions for outdoor recreation, fall activities and weekend travel around the Columbus metropolitan area.
Warmer Pattern Could Continue Into Early November NOAA's Climate Prediction Center outlook for October 28 through November 3 favors above normal temperatures across Ohio.
The precipitation outlook places central Ohio closer to the near normal category, without a strong signal favoring unusually wet or dry conditions.
These extended outlooks describe broad temperature and precipitation probabilities rather than specific daily forecasts.
For Columbus residents, the immediate takeaway is a chilly Friday night followed by a dry, sunny weekend and temperatures returning to the lower 70s Sunday.