Columbia, SC Weather
Columbia hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 102°F (39°C) is about 13°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Columbia weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Columbia looks sunny, with a high of 103° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Columbia 14-day forecast
About the weather in Columbia
Located in South Carolina, United States, Columbia experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 92°F (33°C) in July and dip to about 56°F (13°C) in January, with around 46.8 inches (1188 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Columbia weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 56°F (13°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: 15°F (-10°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 92°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows around 38°F (3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 15°F (-10°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.0 inches (126 mm) of rain over 10 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Columbia brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Columbia brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Columbia is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Columbia is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Columbia by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 38° | 10 | 4.2 in | 7.1 h/day | 71% |
| February | 61° | 42° | 9 | 3.6 in | 7.5 h/day | 71% |
| March | 68° | 47° | 10 | 3.4 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| April | 76° | 53° | 8 | 3.8 in | 10.4 h/day | 62% |
| May | 83° | 62° | 10 | 3.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 66% |
| June | 89° | 70° | 12 | 3.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 69% |
| July | 92° | 74° | 15 | 4.4 in | 11.7 h/day | 71% |
| August | 89° | 72° | 14 | 4.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 74% |
| September | 85° | 67° | 10 | 4.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 72% |
| October | 76° | 57° | 6 | 3.4 in | 9.1 h/day | 73% |
| November | 65° | 47° | 8 | 2.9 in | 7.8 h/day | 71% |
| December | 59° | 42° | 10 | 5.0 in | 6.5 h/day | 75% |