Columbia, SC weather in June
Expect hot, humid weather with frequent rain in Columbia in June, with highs near 93°F and lows near 69°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 8:30 pm | 6:16 am / 8:39 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.4 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 June day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry June brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 6.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20201998: average high 98°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 87°F
- Wettest June1994: 11.1 in
- Driest June2002: 0.5 in
- Highest reading113°F (June 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading52°F (June 8, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 93°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 69°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.4 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Charlotte, NC85 mi · high 87°F · 11 wet days
How Columbia ranks in June
- Normal high34th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days247th driest of 378
- Comfortable days261st most of 340
What to pack for Columbia in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 473 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbia in June?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 113°F (June 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.5 in).
Is June a good time to visit Columbia?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.