Columbia, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.1 °F (low) to 75.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.2 Inches. Columbia is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.7 °F | 56.8 °F | 3.88 in. |
| February | 37.1 °F | 60.3 °F | 3.56 in. |
| March | 43.6 °F | 67.9 °F | 4.17 in. |
| April | 51.7 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.03 in. |
| May | 60.6 °F | 83.6 °F | 3.38 in. |
| June | 68.5 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.02 in. |
| July | 71.7 °F | 92.7 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 70.9 °F | 90.9 °F | 4.84 in. |
| September | 65.2 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.18 in. |
| October | 53.4 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.56 in. |
| November | 42.4 °F | 66.6 °F | 3.1 in. |
| December | 37.0 °F | 59.0 °F | 3.92 in. |
| Annual | 53.1 °F | 75.6 °F | 47.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |