Columbia, SC weather in February
Expect cool weather with some rain in Columbia in February, with highs near 64°F and lows near 40°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 5:54 pm | 6:53 am / 6:19 pm |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm59°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry February brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 73°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 56°F
- Wettest February1995: 6.7 in
- Driest February2019: 0.9 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 27, 1996)
- Lowest reading12°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 64°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 40°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 13 | 17 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.0 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Charlotte, NC85 mi · high 57°F · 10 wet days
How Columbia ranks in February
- Normal high98th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days195th driest of 378
- Comfortable days40th most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 64°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
February has 375 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Columbia in February?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 12°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Columbia in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.4 in.
Is February a good time to visit Columbia?
February ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (63 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Columbia Univ Of Sc (USC00381944), 0.9 mi SE of the city center, 223 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbia (USW00013883), 6.0 mi SW of the city center, 231 ft (68 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (723100-13883), 6.3 mi SW of the city center, 224 ft (75 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.