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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
77°
Heavy drizzle
Feels 85° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 92%
AmericanNOAA GFS
74°
Heavy rain
Feels 82° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 98%
EuropeanECMWF
76°
Drizzle
Feels 83° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 89%

Latest for Columbia: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 77° Heavy drizzle · American (NOAA GFS): 74° Heavy rain · European (ECMWF): 76° Drizzle.

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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Columbia, SC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 91°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 40°F), with roughly 48 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Columbia right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Columbia climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
58°
40°
Feb
64°
43°
Mar
69°
48°
Apr
76°
54°
May
81°
61°
Jun
88°
67°
Jul
91°
73°
Aug
89°
71°
Sep
82°
66°
Oct
75°
55°
Nov
66°
48°
Dec
58°
40°

Which forecast is most accurate in Columbia?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F97±0.8 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
70
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.0 mph4268% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Columbia today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Columbia today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Columbia today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Columbia and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Columbia?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Columbia (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the American at 70. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Columbia?
July is typically the warmest month in Columbia, with average highs around 91°F.
How cold does Columbia get?
The coldest month in Columbia is January, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Columbia get?
Columbia sees roughly 48 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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