Columbia, SC weather in November
In November, Columbia sees highs around 69°F and lows around 44°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 7 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 5:31 pm | 7:10 am / 5:15 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.1 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 November day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbia (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 76°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 63°F
- Wettest November2018: 6.5 in
- Driest November2007: 0.5 in
- Highest reading88°F (November 9, 2005)
- Lowest reading22°F (November 19, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 69°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 44°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 16 | 11 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Charlotte, NC85 mi · high 63°F · 8 wet days
How Columbia ranks in November
- Normal high101st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days170th driest of 378
- Comfortable days56th most of 341
What to pack for Columbia in November
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 44°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 16; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 2. All frost dates for Columbia.
Heating and cooling
November has 275 heating degree days and 20 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Columbia in November?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 22°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Columbia in November?
About 7 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (6.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.5 in).
Is November a good time to visit Columbia?
November ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbia (66 out of 100). It has about 16 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.