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Population:
185,781
Elevation:
300 Feet Above Sea Level
Land
Area: 216.1
Miles
Location:
Columbus, Georgia is situated on the fall line of the
Chattahoochee River, at the western border of Georgia, 95 miles
southwest of Atlanta.
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Columbus, its 11:00am in Chicago
and 9:00am in Los Angeles). Columbus observes Daylight Saving Time from
April - October
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
46.8 |
50.3 |
57.6 |
64.2 |
72.3 |
79.2 |
82.0 |
81.3 |
76.2 |
65.8 |
56.7 |
49.1 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
56.9 |
61.6 |
69.4 |
76.5 |
83.2 |
89.5 |
91.7 |
91.0 |
86.0 |
77.0 |
67.6 |
59.2 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
36.6 |
39.0 |
45.7 |
51.8 |
61.3 |
68.8 |
72.3 |
71.5 |
66.4 |
54.5 |
45.7 |
39.0 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
4.8 |
4.5 |
5.8 |
3.8 |
3.6 |
3.5 |
5.0 |
3.8 |
3.1 |
2.3 |
4.0 |
4.4 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precip. |
10 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
7.2 |
7.7 |
8.0 |
7.2 |
6.6 |
6.1 |
5.8 |
5.5 |
6.4 |
6.3 |
6.4 |
6.9 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
84 |
83 |
84 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
89 |
90 |
89 |
88 |
87 |
84 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
59 |
54 |
51 |
48 |
50 |
53 |
57 |
56 |
56 |
52 |
54 |
58 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
52 |
57 |
62 |
69 |
68 |
67 |
64 |
67 |
65 |
67 |
60 |
53 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
8 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
5 |
8 |
10 |
14 |
12 |
9 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
6 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
9 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
|
Cloudy days |
17 |
14 |
15 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
12 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
12 |
16 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Local
Seasons:
This western
Georgia city, sitting close to the border of Alabama has a fairly
moderate climate year round, although the summer can get into the mid
90s . Callaway Gardens, a local attraction and world known is open
throughout the year, affording visitors a unique glimpse of each season
with its beautiful gardens. November is “Steeplechase Time”. Held the
first Saturday in the month, this event draws crowds and is a wonderful
opportunity to see Columbus at its best. Stoll the Chattahoochee
Riverwalk any time of the year. In the winter, temperatures are around
50 F, making it the perfect time for a daytime walk or lunch along the
River. Seldom will you see snow and if it does, it’s a sprinkling of
Nature’s finest. Spring is exceptionally beautiful with average
temperatures approaching 70 F. It’s a great time to take in the scenic
beauty. Summer brings warmth and sunshine for the out of doors as
well. As temperatures drop, fall brings with it the beauty of the
changing of the seasons. No matter what the season, this charming city
will embrace you with its moderate climate.
How to
Get There:
By Air
The Columbus
Airport receives commuter flights daily from Atlanta.
706-324-2449
By Bus
Greyhound
bus services run between Atlanta and Columbus daily, beginning at 4:20am
and lasting until 9pm.
706-322-7391
By Car
This is the
fastest and easiest way to reach Columbus from either Atlanta or Macon.
From Atlanta, take I-85 south to I-185, which leads into Columbus. From
Macon, take I-80 West into the center of Columbus.
By Train
There is no
service. Train passengers arrive in Atlanta and must continue the rest
of the way by bus or rental car.
How to
Get Around:
The METRA
Transit System operates buses from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. Individual bus routes vary.
706-653-4413
Taxis are
also available
National
Holidays: New Year’s
Day, January 1
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President’
Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial
Day, the last Monday in May
Independence
Day, July 4
Labor Day,
the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving
Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year’s Eve, December 31 |
