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Weather on May 11

Columbia, SC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
59°F
Warmest
2003
82°F avg
Coldest
1977
61°F avg

About This Date

May 11th in Columbia, SC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 59°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 11th was in 2003 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (61°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 11th dates historically, with the wettest May 11th recording 2.41" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 11th in Columbia, SC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202687°58°72°
202573°57°65°1.03"
202480°68°74°0.4"
202385°60°72°
202283°54°68°0.01"
202185°62°73°
202077°50°64°
201987°65°76°
201897°64°80°
201793°69°81°
201690°63°76°
201592°66°79°0.75"
201489°65°77°0.12"
201385°61°73°
201282°58°70°
201194°63°78°0.17"
201087°62°75°
200986°62°74°0.26"
200884°62°73°1.54"
200794°59°76°
200681°65°73°
200587°57°72°0.24"
200489°61°75°
2003warmest90°75°82°
200289°66°78°2.41"
200192°
200055°
199985°60°72°
199883°62°72°0.4"
199778°44°61°
199688°68°78°
199594°66°80°
199484°60°72°
199390°67°78°
199285°58°71°
199188°62°75°
199079°48°63°
198973°51°62°
198885°56°70°
198783°56°69°
198686°49°67°
198582°64°73°0.72"
198480°50°65°
198387°52°69°
198288°56°72°
198177°60°69°0.1"
198086°56°71°
197983°68°75°0.01"
197875°57°66°
1977coldest78°45°61°
197684°56°70°0.3"
197583°55°69°0.87"
197490°67°78°
197391°60°76°0.39"
197276°52°64°
197180°57°69°
56 years of data from COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC

Columbia, SC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Columbia, SC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"0.2"0.5"JFMAMJJASOND2.8"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Columbia, SC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Columbia, SC

Most pleasant months in Columbia, SC: March, April, October, November.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

What to expect on May 11th

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

May 11th outlook →

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