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Weather on May 19

Columbia, SC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
1996
86°F avg
Coldest
1973
60°F avg

About This Date

May 19th in Columbia, SC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 61°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 19th was in 1996 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (60°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 43% of May 19th dates historically, with the wettest May 19th recording 3.15" 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 19th in Columbia, SC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202696°60°78°
202587°65°76°
202479°65°72°0.08"
202369°57°63°2.41"
202296°70°83°
202187°61°74°
202084°63°73°3.15"
201996°69°83°
201887°67°77°0.1"
201792°69°80°
201687°62°75°2.06"
201591°67°79°
201478°50°64°0.05"
201367°2.39"
201284°62°73°
201183°54°68°
201088°64°76°0.03"
200974°53°63°
200884°62°73°
200783°60°71°
200687°54°70°0.05"
200585°54°69°1.78"
200489°71°80°0.3"
200368°59°64°0.51"
200267°53°60°0.03"
200197°67°82°
200096°67°81°
199989°58°73°
199894°62°78°
199792°64°78°
1996warmest102°69°86°
199590°66°78°0.79"
199477°55°66°0.03"
199389°63°76°1.12"
199287°66°77°
199176°60°68°0.08"
199088°57°72°
198984°60°72°
198887°56°71°
198791°68°80°
198688°66°77°0.18"
198584°52°68°
198490°59°74°
198374°60°67°
198280°64°72°
198191°67°79°0.18"
198088°64°76°0.94"
197987°54°70°
197888°62°75°
197792°68°80°0.2"
197677°44°61°
197587°65°76°
197493°72°82°1.52"
1973coldest77°42°60°0.08"
197276°59°67°0.1"
197189°66°78°
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"6.1"12.2"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

Columbia, SC has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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

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