NWS, American, European side by side around Columbia and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-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.
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°
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?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Columbia forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Columbia?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Columbia, with average highs around 91°F.
How cold does Columbia get?
The coldest month in Columbia is Jan, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Columbia get?
Columbia sees roughly 48 in of precipitation a year, with Aug usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.