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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
