October 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 October

October engages much cooler weather with the average high temperature at 73.8°F (23.2°C). This month associates with substantial weight reduction in humidity levels from September. October brings fewer rainfall days bestowing an average to dry period. Despite the decreasing temperatures, the UV index continues to remain moderate. The sun shines for fewer hours per day as daylight hours begin reducing.

Temperature

The onset of October results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C) in September to a still warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). Throughout October, Columbia records an average temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Columbia is 71%.

Rainfall

In October, in Columbia, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout October, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Columbia, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Columbia?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Columbia during October are 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Columbia?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in October?

In Columbia, in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

March through November are months without snowfall in Columbia, South Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in October in Columbia?

In October, the average day length in Columbia is 11h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Columbia?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Columbia, South Carolina, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Columbia?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Columbia, SC

Average temperature in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.8°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 October: 56.3°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 October
Columbia, SC

Average pressure in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"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 October
Columbia, SC

Average wind speed in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

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 October
Columbia, SC

Average humidity in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 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 October
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 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 October
Columbia, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.3 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 October
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

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 October
Columbia, SC

Average snowfall days in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 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 October /
Average sunshine in October
Columbia, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 October: 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 October
Columbia, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 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 October
Columbia, SC

Average UV index in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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 October
Columbia, SC

Average cloud cover in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

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 October
Columbia, SC

Average visibility in October - Columbia, SC
  • Average visibility in October: 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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