Columbia, SC Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
78°F
Periods Of Rain Showers
Periods of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 78°F | Periods Of Rain Showers | 6 to 10 mph SE | 11% |
| Tonight | 64°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 3 to 9 mph SE | 27% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph S | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 2 mph S | 34% |
| Friday | 77°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 6 mph SW | 68% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Clear | 3 mph NW | 16% |
| Saturday | 72°F | Sunny | 7 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NE | 1% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph N | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph N | 2% |
| Monday | 69°F | Sunny | 3 mph N | 1% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph NW | 2% |
| Tuesday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbia, SC
Last spring frost
Mar 22
First fall frost
Nov 15
Growing season
239 days
Hardiness zone
8b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sandhill Rsch - Elgin, Sc (6.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.