Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Columbia Univ OF SC, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 48.1"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Columbia Univ OF SC
Columbia Univ OF SC, South Carolina averages 67°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 48.1"
- annual precipitation
- 245 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
48.1"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Columbia Univ OF SC) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Columbia Univ OF SC area.
How Columbia Univ OF SC compares to every U.S. city
Columbia Univ OF SC's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Columbia Univ OF SC
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Columbia Univ OF SC, 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 | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 0.2" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.9 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 0.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
June 5.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 5.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,016
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,595
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Columbia Univ OF SC's climate means for you
Columbia Univ OF SC runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,016 heating and 2,595 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 Univ OF SC, SC
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Columbia Univ OF SC, South Carolina as a location with an annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00381944, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Columbia Univ OF SC averages 48.1 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 245 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 16 and the first fall freeze near November 16. As for energy demand, 2,016 heating degree days and 2,595 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 Univ OF SC scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Columbia Univ OF SC, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Columbia Univ OF SC, South Carolina is 67°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Columbia Univ OF SC get? ▼
Columbia Univ OF SC receives 48.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Columbia Univ OF SC? ▼
Columbia Univ OF SC has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Columbia Univ OF SC? ▼
Columbia Univ OF SC has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 16 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Columbia Univ OF SC? ▼
Columbia Univ OF SC has 2,016 heating degree days and 2,595 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 Univ OF SC climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00381944 near Columbia Univ OF SC.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00381944. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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