Columbia, AL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Columbia now

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Columbia weather by the hour

Columbia weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Columbia.

This week in Columbia

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Columbia

What is the weather usually like in Columbia?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°82°98°61°39°Jan65°42°Feb73°48°Mar80°54°Apr87°63°May92°70°Jun93°72°Jul92°71°Aug89°67°Sep80°56°Oct71°47°Nov63°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.8"Jan5.1"Feb4.8"Mar4.6"Apr3.6"May5.2"Jun6.7"Jul5.1"Aug4.6"Sep3.2"Oct3.9"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Columbia: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HEADLAND, AL US (USC00013761), adjusted for the elevation of Columbia.

Columbia weather month by month

January
61° 39°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
65° 42°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
73° 48°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
80° 54°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
87° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
92° 70°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 72°F
6.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
92° 71°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
89° 67°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
80° 56°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
71° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Columbia through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:38 AM5:01 PM10 h 23 min
February6:20 AM5:28 PM11 h 8 min
March6:48 AM6:49 PM12 h 0 min
April6:10 AM7:10 PM12 h 59 min
May5:42 AM7:30 PM13 h 47 min
June5:34 AM7:47 PM14 h 13 min
July5:45 AM7:47 PM14 h 1 min
August6:04 AM7:24 PM13 h 19 min
September6:23 AM6:47 PM12 h 24 min
October6:42 AM6:10 PM11 h 27 min
November6:06 AM4:43 PM10 h 36 min
December6:30 AM4:40 PM10 h 10 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Columbia?

Columbia has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Columbia is March–April and October–November. At 223 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Columbia

What is the hottest month in Columbia?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Columbia?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Columbia?

About 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Columbia?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Columbia?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Columbia have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Columbia in November?

Highs average 71°F and lows 47°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Columbia?

Around 6:06 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Columbia weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Columbia.

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