Columbia, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.1 °F (low) to 71.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.5 Inches. Columbia is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.63 in. |
| February | 34.6 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.14 in. |
| March | 40.4 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| April | 49.5 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 58.5 °F | 79.1 °F | 3.92 in. |
| June | 66.7 °F | 85.8 °F | 5.36 in. |
| July | 71.0 °F | 89.2 °F | 6.42 in. |
| August | 69.7 °F | 87.3 °F | 6.45 in. |
| September | 65.3 °F | 82.7 °F | 5.88 in. |
| October | 55.1 °F | 74.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| November | 43.9 °F | 64.3 °F | 3.67 in. |
| December | 37.4 °F | 56.5 °F | 3.39 in. |
| Annual | 52.1 °F | 71.9 °F | 53.5 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |