Weather forecast for today
Columbia, SC

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

PM Thunderstorms
6:31 am

8:10 pm
EDT
PM Thunderstorms
82°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 0.43"
  • UV index: 7
Today, on Saturday, May 3, scattered thunderstorms are likely by the afternoon.
The likelihood of rainfall is high, and precipitation will be moderate. Temperature span will be from a high of a moderately hot 82.4°F to a low of an enjoyable 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F.
This forecasted maximum temperature is expected to mirror May's typical high of 81.3°F.
Sunrise was at 06:31 and sunset will be at 20:10; the daylight will last for 13h and 40min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
10:00 am EDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Dewpoint: 64°F
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
In, at the moment, overcast conditions are keeping the sky mostly cloudy.
The temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 82.4°F predicted for today.

Weather radar - Columbia, SC

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 10:00 am EDT is 71.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for for today?
Today, storm clouds will develop in the afternoon, bringing thunder and rain.
Will it rain today?
With a probability of 73%, moderate precipitation of 0.43" is predicted.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is assessed at 84.2°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in May. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in, sunrise was at 06:31 and sunset will be at 20:10 (EDT).
How long is the day today in?
In, the length of the day today will be 13h and 40min.

Hourly weather forecast

10 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 6mi
6 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 8mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 8:10 pm
9 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 6mi
11 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
For the rest of Saturday, a combination of cloudy, unstable and showery weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected from 16h to 23h. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 17h.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 66.2°F and the highest temperature of 80.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 13h to 16h.
The maximum temperature will be close to May's average highest temperature of 81.3°F. The expected low will be also alike with the average minimum in May, which is 63.1°F.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 14:00:01 UTC
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Columbia, South Carolina, USA

  • en: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
  • es: Columbia, Carolina del Sur, EE.UU.
  • hr: Kolumbija, Južna Karolina, SAD
  • sr: Kolumbija, Južna Karolina, SAD
  • zh: 哥伦比亚, 南卡罗来纳, 美国
  • Latitude: 34.000710°
  • Longitude: -81.034814°
  • Elevation: 299 ft
  • Current time: 10:01am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:31 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:10 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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