Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbia, MS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 61.9"
- Annual precip
- 259d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbia
Columbia, Mississippi averages 67°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 61.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 259 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
61.9"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbia) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Columbia area.
How Columbia compares to every U.S. city
Columbia's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Columbia
MethodologyZooming out from Columbia's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.5" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.7" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 5.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 5.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
12.5 days with precipitation
August 6.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 5.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
259 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,954
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,535
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Columbia's climate means for you
Columbia runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 259 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,954 heating and 2,535 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Columbia, MS
In Columbia, Mississippi, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00221865, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Columbia averages 61.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 259 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 19. As for energy demand, 1,954 heating degree days and 2,535 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Columbia scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Columbia, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbia, Mississippi is 67°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Columbia get? ▼
Columbia receives 61.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbia? ▼
Columbia has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Columbia? ▼
Columbia has approximately 259 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbia? ▼
Columbia has 1,954 heating degree days and 2,535 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Columbia climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00221865 near Columbia.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00221865. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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