Weather on August 28
Columbia, SC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
92°F
Avg Low
71°F
Warmest
1983
88°F avg
Coldest
2002
75°F avg
About This Date
August 28th in Columbia, SC typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 92°F and lows near 71°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 28th was in 1983 (88°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (75°F) — a 13°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of August 28th dates historically, with the wettest August 28th recording 5.89" 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 August 28th 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
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2024 | 100° | 74° | 87° | — | — |
| 2023 | 93° | 71° | 82° | 5.89" | — |
| 2022 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2021 | 92° | 73° | 82° | 0.03" | — |
| 2020 | 95° | 75° | 85° | — | — |
| 2019 | 92° | 72° | 82° | 0.46" | — |
| 2018 | 100° | 73° | 87° | — | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2016 | 98° | 79° | 88° | — | — |
| 2015 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 98° | 63° | 80° | — | — |
| 2013 | 94° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2012 | 89° | 69° | 79° | 0.66" | — |
| 2011 | 99° | 69° | 84° | — | — |
| 2010 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2009 | 86° | 81° | 83° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2007 | 95° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 2006 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2005 | 95° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 2004 | 91° | 72° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 99° | 75° | 87° | — | — |
| 2002coldest | 81° | 69° | 75° | 3.91" | — |
| 2001 | 98° | 74° | 86° | — | — |
| 2000 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1999 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1998 | 98° | 75° | 87° | — | — |
| 1997 | 99° | 69° | 84° | — | — |
| 1996 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 73° | 79° | 0.84" | — |
| 1994 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1993 | 100° | 71° | 86° | — | — |
| 1992 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.51" | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.38" | — |
| 1990 | 100° | 75° | 88° | — | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 0.36" | — |
| 1988 | 80° | 71° | 76° | 3.76" | — |
| 1987 | 98° | 77° | 88° | — | — |
| 1986 | 92° | 64° | 78° | 1.88" | — |
| 1985 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.13" | — |
| 1984 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 103° | 74° | 88° | — | — |
| 1982 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1980 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1979 | 89° | 70° | 79° | 0.25" | — |
| 1978 | 94° | 72° | 83° | 0.03" | — |
| 1977 | 89° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 1976 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 2.95" | — |
| 1974 | 93° | 72° | 82° | 1.68" | — |
| 1973 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1972 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 0.1" | — |
| 1971 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
55 years of data from COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC