Columbia, SC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Columbia, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | June 29, 2012 |
| Record Low | 1°F (-17°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 24°F (-4°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 11, 2009 and August 13, 2010 |
| Highest Mean | 96.0°F (36°C) | August 11, 2007 |
| Lowest Mean | 13.9°F (-10°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.04" (153.4 mm) | September 26, 2024 |
| Max in One Month | 14.92" (379.0 mm) | July 1991 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 2005 |
| Max in One Year | 60.06" (1525.5 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 32.23" (818.7 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.5" (31.8 cm) | February 10, 1973 |
| Max in One Month | 13.5" (34.3 cm) | February 1973 |
| Max in One Season | 13.5" (34.3 cm) | 1972-73 |
| Max in One Year | 13.5" (34.3 cm) | 1973 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | December 19, 1989 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | December 19, 1989 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | March 12, 2017 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | March 12, 2017 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – May 27, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC. Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Columbia, SC?
The all-time record high in Columbia, SC is 113°F (45°C), set on June 29, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Columbia, SC?
The all-time record low in Columbia, SC is 1°F (-17°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Columbia, SC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Columbia, SC is 6.04 inches, on September 26, 2024.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Columbia, SC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Columbia, SC is 12.5 inches, on February 10, 1973.
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