Columbus, Mississippi Weather
Columbus, Mississippi — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Columbus, Lowndes County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Columbus. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Columbus is published on the Columbus Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Columbus have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Columbus: Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) 16 km · Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM) 16 km · Oktibbeha Airport (KM51) 24 km · Mccharen Field (KM83) 24 km · George M Bryan Airport (KSTF) 40 km
Conditions reported at KUBS describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Columbus specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Columbus.
About Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, Mississippi, unfolds its character along the broad, slow-moving Tombigbee River, a ribbon of ochre water that shapes the very air. It lies 22.8 miles east of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-north-west of New Hope. The land here is a study in patient persistence, a gently rolling terrain where the deep, rich soil yields to the persistent sun. Magnolia trees, their glossy leaves catching the light, stand sentinel beside ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that can shift from a crystalline blue to a brooding, humid grey with remarkable speed. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid embrace that clings to the skin, often scented with the sweet perfume of blooming dogwoods or the earthy tang of damp earth after a summer shower. Even in the quietest moments, a subtle pulse beats through Columbus, a gentle hum of life that seems to echo the languid flow of the river that defines its edges. The history of Columbus is deeply entwined with the Tombigbee, a waterway that once carried steamboats laden with cotton and dreams. This enduring connection to the river shaped its economy, a legacy of commerce and agriculture that still whispers through its older districts. The city has long been a crossroads, a place where diverse peoples have left their mark, from the early Chickasaw Nation to the settlers who established its antebellum homes and later, the industrial endeavors that brought new life. Today, while manufacturing and healthcare form the backbone of its economy, a vibrant cultural spirit thrives, evident in its well-preserved architecture, its music festivals that draw crowds from across the region, and the warm, unhurried hospitality of its people. Columbus carries its past with a quiet dignity, a place where the echoes of history are not just remembered, but felt in the very texture of its streets and the character of its enduring spirit.
Live animated radar for Columbus and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 33.495674°N, 88.427263°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 39701, 39702, 39703, 39704, 39705 |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Columbus, Mississippi Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Columbus, Mississippi, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Columbus includes coordinates 33.495674°N, 88.427263°W, situated in Lowndes County. ZIP code 39701, 39702, 39703, 39704, 39705. Telephone area code: 662. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
