West Columbia, SC weather

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

Weather in West Columbia now

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West Columbia weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in West Columbia

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Columbia

What is the weather usually like in West Columbia?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°46°63°80°97°57°34°Jan61°37°Feb68°43°Mar76°51°Apr84°60°May89°68°Jun92°72°Jul91°71°Aug85°65°Sep76°53°Oct66°41°Nov59°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.4"Feb3.6"Mar2.8"Apr3.5"May5.0"Jun5.4"Jul4.6"Aug3.9"Sep3.1"Oct2.8"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit West Columbia: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBIA, SC US (USW00013883), adjusted for the elevation of West Columbia.

West Columbia weather month by month

January
57° 34°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
61° 37°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
68° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
76° 51°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 60°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 68°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 72°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 71°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
85° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
66° 41°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
59° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Columbia through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:39 PM10 h 11 min
February7:07 AM6:09 PM11 h 2 min
March7:33 AM7:33 PM12 h 0 min
April6:51 AM7:56 PM13 h 5 min
May6:21 AM8:20 PM13 h 58 min
June6:11 AM8:38 PM14 h 27 min
July6:23 AM8:37 PM14 h 14 min
August6:44 AM8:12 PM13 h 27 min
September7:06 AM7:32 PM12 h 25 min
October7:28 AM6:51 PM11 h 23 min
November6:55 AM5:22 PM10 h 26 min
December7:21 AM5:18 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in West Columbia?

West Columbia has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Columbia is April–May and September–October. At 285 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 West Columbia

What is the hottest month in West Columbia?

July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in West Columbia?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in West Columbia?

About 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Columbia?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Columbia?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Columbia have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in West Columbia in November?

Highs average 66°F and lows 41°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in West Columbia?

Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this West Columbia weather forecast come from?

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

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