Was October 22, 2026 the coldest day ever in Columbus?
NO
No — Columbus's forecast low of 40°F today is 70 degrees warmer than the all-time record low of -30.6°F.
Why
- Today's forecast low: 4.5°C / 40.1°F
- All-time record low: -34.8°C / -30.6°F, Jan 19, 1994
- Coldest day this year so far: -27.2°C on Jan 31