February weather forecast
Columbia, SC

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The Us State House of South Carolina, in Columbia, with the Wade Hampton Statue
The Us State House of South Carolina, in Columbia, with the Wade Hampton Statue

Weather in February

February in Columbia, South Carolina gets a little bit warmer than January. However, the monthly high sits at 57.9°F (14.4°C) on average. Precipitation increases a bit during the month indicating more rainfall than in January. The city also experiences an increase in daylight hours, making the days feel slightly longer. Moreover, the wind speed picks up a bit increasing from 8mph (12.9km/h) in January to 8.3mph (13.4km/h) on average in February.

Temperature

Columbia's average high-temperature in February sits at a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C), showing little difference from the previous month. Columbia registers a consistent average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) during February.

Humidity

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in February is 71%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, during February, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbia, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine in Columbia is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during February translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in February in Columbia?

February temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average relative humidity in February is 71%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in February?

In February, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout February, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Columbia?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Columbia?

February is the last month it regularly snows in Columbia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in February, Columbia aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in February?

The average day length in February in Columbia is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Columbia?

On the first day of February in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in February in Columbia?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Columbia, South Carolina, is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Columbia?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbia, South Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in February in Columbia?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Columbia, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Columbia, SC

Average temperature in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average high temperature in February: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in February
Columbia, SC

Average pressure in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in February
Columbia, SC

Average wind speed in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average wind speed in February: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in February
Columbia, SC

Average humidity in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average humidity in February: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).

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Average rainfall in February
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in February
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall days in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in February
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall days in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Columbia, SC

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Columbia, SC

Average sunshine days in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in February
Columbia, SC

Average UV index in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in February
Columbia, SC

Average cloud cover in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average cloud cover in February: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in February
Columbia, SC

Average visibility in February - Columbia, SC
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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