Weather on July 3
Columbia, SC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
94°F
Avg Low
71°F
Warmest
2006
91°F avg
Coldest
1981
72°F avg
About This Date
July 3rd in Columbia, SC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 71°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 3rd was in 2006 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (72°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of July 3rd dates historically, with the wettest July 3rd recording 3.45" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 3rd in Columbia, SC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95° | 69° | 82° | 0.3" | — |
| 2024 | 97° | 70° | 83° | — | — |
| 2023 | 95° | 76° | 85° | 0.08" | — |
| 2022 | 97° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 62° | 74° | 0.76" | — |
| 2020 | 95° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 2019 | 102° | 80° | 91° | — | — |
| 2018 | 99° | 77° | 88° | — | — |
| 2017 | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 2016 | 107° | 72° | 89° | — | — |
| 2015 | 85° | 68° | 76° | 0.15" | — |
| 2014 | 95° | 77° | 86° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 72° | 76° | 0.84" | — |
| 2012 | 103° | 75° | 89° | — | — |
| 2011 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 2010 | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2009 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2008 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 2007 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2006warmest | 103° | 80° | 91° | — | — |
| 2005 | 94° | 73° | 83° | 3.18" | — |
| 2004 | 86° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 2003 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2002 | 96° | 70° | 83° | 1.57" | — |
| 2001 | 92° | 71° | 81° | 3.1" | — |
| 2000 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1999 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 104° | 72° | 88° | — | — |
| 1997 | 100° | 73° | 87° | — | — |
| 1996 | 102° | 74° | 88° | — | — |
| 1995 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.05" | — |
| 1994 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1993 | 102° | 73° | 88° | — | — |
| 1992 | 96° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 1991 | 96° | 74° | 85° | 3.45" | — |
| 1990 | 95° | 67° | 81° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1988 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 0.13" | — |
| 1987 | 93° | 71° | 82° | 1.78" | — |
| 1986 | 98° | 73° | 86° | 0.71" | — |
| 1985 | 92° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 1984 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1983 | 94° | 72° | 83° | 2.11" | — |
| 1982 | 98° | 70° | 84° | — | — |
| 1981coldest | 83° | 61° | 72° | 0.81" | — |
| 1980 | 94° | 75° | 84° | — | — |
| 1979 | 92° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 1978 | 97° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1977 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1976 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1975 | 95° | 69° | 82° | — | — |
| 1974 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1973 | 93° | 66° | 80° | 1.75" | — |
| 1972 | 94° | 68° | 81° | 0.74" | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
55 years of data from COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC