Weather on September 5
Columbia, SC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
2018
91°F avg
Coldest
1974
67°F avg
About This Date
September 5th in Columbia, SC typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 69°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 5th was in 2018 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (67°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of September 5th dates historically, with the wettest September 5th recording 10.67" of rain. The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for September 5th in Columbia, SC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95° | 65° | 80° | — | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 71° | 78° | — | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2022 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.66" | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2020 | 97° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 2019 | 92° | 74° | 83° | 0.23" | — |
| 2018warmest | 100° | 83° | 91° | — | — |
| 2017 | 97° | 75° | 86° | — | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 2015 | 94° | 67° | 80° | 3.81" | — |
| 2014 | 93° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 2013 | 95° | 71° | 83° | — | — |
| 2012 | 90° | 71° | 80° | 0.89" | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2010 | 92° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
| 2009 | 92° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2008 | 83° | 69° | 76° | 0.03" | — |
| 2007 | 97° | 69° | 83° | — | — |
| 2006 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 1.96" | — |
| 2005 | 90° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 2004 | 87° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2003 | 88° | 69° | 78° | 2.29" | — |
| 2002 | 104° | 72° | 88° | — | — |
| 2001 | 91° | 72° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 2.97" | — |
| 1999 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 97° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997 | 85° | 52° | 68° | — | — |
| 1996 | 84° | 73° | 79° | 0.13" | — |
| 1995 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1993 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 5.31" | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 1.91" | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1990 | 92° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 67° | 76° | 0.58" | — |
| 1988 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 1.65" | — |
| 1987 | 74° | 64° | 69° | 2.92" | — |
| 1986 | 81° | 68° | 74° | 0.46" | — |
| 1985 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1984 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1983 | 98° | 75° | 87° | — | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1981 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1980 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 72° | 75° | 10.67" | — |
| 1978 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1977 | 86° | 71° | 79° | 0.51" | — |
| 1976 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 1975 | 99° | 74° | 86° | — | — |
| 1974coldest | 72° | 63° | 67° | 0.1" | — |
| 1973 | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1972 | 80° | 67° | 73° | 0.43" | — |
| 1971 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
55 years of data from COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC