Climate and monthly weather forecastColumbia, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and max 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Columbia, South Dakota, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and max 23.7°F (-4.6°C). February notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C), subtly differing from January's 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Columbia, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C). March witnesses a clear temperature increase, soaring from a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a fresh spring month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.9°F (2.7°C) and max 54.1°F (12.3°C). April brings with it a considerable temperature increase, with average high-temperatures rising from March's icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C). Columbia sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 76.8°F (24.9°C). An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of June, moving from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in May to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.7°F (29.3°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C). The warmest time of the year is July, with temperatures averaging a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C). In July, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Columbia, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 83.1°F (28.4°C) and an average low of 61°F (16.1°C). Transitioning into August, Columbia experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.1°F (28.4°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Columbia, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 74.3°F (23.5°C). September brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C). A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a wintry month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C). As November sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C). As November gives way to December, the average high-temperature displays a considerable decrease, falling from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
With its average high temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Columbia.
The most humid month in Columbia, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
The month with the least rainfall in Columbia, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
In Columbia, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbia, South Dakota.
January is the month with the most snowfall in Columbia. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.
Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.
With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Columbia.
The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall in Columbia is June, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall in Columbia.
June has the longest days of the year in Columbia, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
Columbia, South Dakota, registers the average highest temperatures during July, with peaks of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and lows of 63.1°F (17.3°C).
July has the most sunshine of the year in Columbia, South Dakota, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are the least humid months in Columbia.
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Columbia, South Dakota.
Average temperature
Columbia, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure
Columbia, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Columbia, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.4mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity
Columbia, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
Average rainfall
Columbia, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.63" - Average rainfall in March:
1.1" - Average rainfall in April:
1.65" - Average rainfall in May:
2.32" - Average rainfall in June:
3.46"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.6" - Average rainfall in August:
1.61" - Average rainfall in September:
1.26" - Average rainfall in October:
1.61" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Columbia, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
13 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.2 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall
Columbia, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
3.82" - Average snowfall in February:
3.7" - Average snowfall in March:
3.19" - Average snowfall in April:
2.32" - Average snowfall in May:
0.08" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Columbia, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
13 days - Average snowfall days in February:
10.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
8.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
5.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Columbia, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 36min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 54min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 18min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 24min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Columbia, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
15.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
18.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index
Columbia, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Columbia, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility
Columbia, SD
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
