Weather on May 9 at Congaree
Congaree National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Columbia, SC
Planning Your Visit
May 9th in Congaree National Park (via Columbia, SC) typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 60°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 9th was in 2004 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2020 (57°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of May 9th dates historically, with the wettest May 9th recording 4.45" of rain. The last decade has been 5.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 9th in Congaree? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2025 | 85°F | 59°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 2024 | 92°F | 65°F | 3" | 0" |
| 2023 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 71°F | 43°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2019 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 96°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 66°F | 1.65" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 94°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2006 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 95°F | 69°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 92°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 86°F | 68°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1996 | 93°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 88°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 78°F | 50°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1991 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 80°F | 61°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1989 | 72°F | 55°F | 0.84" | 0" |
| 1988 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 89°F | 50°F | 0.56" | 0" |
| 1985 | 67°F | 57°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1984 | 82°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 72°F | 60°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1980 | 74°F | 54°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1979 | 74°F | 68°F | 1.07" | 0" |
| 1978 | 78°F | 68°F | 4.45" | 0" |
| 1977 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 77°F | 45°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1975 | 72°F | 65°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1974 | 89°F | -- | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 82°F | 64°F | 0.84" | 0" |
| 1971 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |