Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbia, TN Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 56.8"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbia
Columbia, Tennessee averages 58°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 56.8"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 200 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
56.8"
Annual Snow
0.9"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Plus 0.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbia) 73.0%
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
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Columbia
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Columbia, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6" | 0.3" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 0.4" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4" | 0.2" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.2 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.6"
Snow: 0.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
Snow: 0.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 5.4"
Snow: 0.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,915
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,408
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Columbia's climate means for you
Columbia runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,915 heating and 1,408 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, TN
Based on station USC00401957 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Columbia, Tennessee averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Columbia averages 56.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 0.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 27. As for energy demand, 3,915 heating degree days and 1,408 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 73/100 (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, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbia, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Columbia get? ▼
Columbia receives 56.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbia? ▼
Columbia has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Columbia? ▼
Columbia has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbia? ▼
Columbia has 3,915 heating degree days and 1,408 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 USC00401957 near Columbia.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00401957. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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