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Weather on July 26

Columbia, SC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
94°F
Avg Low
72°F
Warmest
2005
91°F avg
Coldest
1974
78°F avg

About This Date

July 26th in Columbia, SC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 72°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 26th was in 2005 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (78°F) — a 13°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of July 26th dates historically, with the wettest July 26th recording 5.28" 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 July 26th in Columbia, SC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2025101°75°88°
202485°72°78°1.4"
202396°73°85°
202295°76°85°
202195°71°83°
202095°70°82°0.33"
201993°70°81°
201895°70°82°2.67"
201789°71°80°0.69"
2016101°76°88°
201597°69°83°
201495°71°83°
201390°70°80°
2012103°77°90°
201190°73°81°3.23"
2010104°77°91°0.36"
200998°73°86°
200888°74°81°0.03"
200795°71°83°
200698°71°85°
2005warmest104°77°91°
200493°77°85°
200390°72°81°0.08"
200296°73°85°
200188°70°79°1.45"
200089°67°78°
1999100°74°87°
199896°74°85°0.48"
199791°74°82°
199694°69°81°
199595°72°83°
199492°71°81°
199397°73°85°
199297°75°86°
199191°73°82°0.1"
199096°72°84°
198992°71°81°1.6"
198893°69°81°
1987100°69°85°
198696°71°84°0.76"
198588°73°80°0.91"
198491°66°79°5.28"
198392°71°81°0.58"
198293°73°83°
198195°69°82°3.1"
198095°71°83°
197987°72°79°0.1"
197894°70°82°0.51"
197795°76°85°0.89"
197693°74°83°
197589°74°81°
1974coldest88°69°78°
197389°70°79°
197292°74°83°
197190°72°81°0.15"
55 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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