Summer temperatures · South Carolina
How hot does Columbia get in summer?
In a typical summer, June to August, Columbia averages highs around 91°F and lows around 71°F.
About 81 days a year reach 90°F or hotter, and about 6 reach 100°F. About 173 days a year get to 80°F or warmer. That makes it the 27th hottest summer of the 129 US cities we track.
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Summer at a glance
| Average summer high | 91°F |
|---|---|
| Average summer low | 71°F |
| Days a year at 80°F or warmer | 173 |
| Days a year at 90°F or hotter | 81 |
| Days a year at 100°F or hotter | 6 |
| Average winter high, for comparison | 59°F |
Summer here is June to August. Counts are averages a year.
Cities with about the same summer
- Fresno, California: highs around 95°F, lows around 67°F
- Charleston, South Carolina: highs around 90°F, lows around 72°F
- Jackson, Mississippi: highs around 91°F, lows around 71°F
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Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013883.