August weather in Columbia, SC
The average temperature in Columbia in August is 80.0°F (69.5°F–90.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.74 inches.
August is a summer month in Columbia, and is warmer than the annual average of 63.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 16m. For travel, August is hot.
Avg High
90.5°F
Avg Low
69.5°F
Precipitation
4.74 in
Daylight
13h 16m
August records in Columbia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.0°F (1957) | 59.0°F (1997) | 2.31 in (1982) |
| August 2 | 102.0°F (1980) | 60.1°F (1997) | 2.19 in (1981) |
| August 3 | 100.9°F (2006) | 60.1°F (1985) | 1.90 in (1977) |
| August 4 | 102.0°F (2006) | 59.0°F (1985) | 1.40 in (2016) |
| August 5 | 102.9°F (2006) | 60.1°F (1985) | 0.90 in (1969) |
| August 6 | 100.9°F (2007) | 61.0°F (1967) | 2.00 in (1982) |
| August 7 | 102.0°F (1980) | 57.0°F (2004) | 3.60 in (1988) |
| August 8 | 106.0°F (2007) | 55.0°F (1989) | 1.53 in (2008) |
| August 9 | 102.0°F (2007) | 59.0°F (1989) | 1.12 in (1970) |
| August 10 | 105.1°F (2007) | 61.0°F (1994) | 1.53 in (1970) |
| August 11 | 100.0°F (2007) | 63.0°F (1962) | 2.82 in (1967) |
| August 12 | 100.9°F (1999) | 62.1°F (1962) | 4.60 in (1981) |
| August 13 | 102.0°F (2007) | 57.9°F (1979) | 2.80 in (2014) |
| August 14 | 102.0°F (1999) | 57.0°F (1964) | 1.85 in (1992) |
| August 15 | 102.0°F (1995) | 52.0°F (1987) | 2.50 in (1990) |
| August 16 | 100.9°F (2007) | 55.9°F (1987) | 2.00 in (2010) |
| August 17 | 100.9°F (2007) | 55.9°F (1979) | 2.80 in (2013) |
| August 18 | 100.9°F (1995) | 57.9°F (1979) | 1.90 in (1992) |
| August 19 | 102.9°F (2000) | 61.0°F (1961) | 1.64 in (1962) |
| August 20 | 100.9°F (1983) | 60.1°F (1976) | 6.30 in (1986) |
| August 21 | 104.0°F (1983) | 59.0°F (1961) | 1.80 in (1979) |
| August 22 | 105.1°F (1983) | 59.0°F (2024) | 1.75 in (1985) |
| August 23 | 105.1°F (1983) | 57.9°F (2024) | 1.60 in (1960) |
| August 24 | 105.1°F (1983) | 57.9°F (1997) | 2.85 in (1967) |
| August 25 | 100.0°F (1968) | 59.0°F (1957) | 1.39 in (1961) |
| August 26 | 97.0°F (1975) | 59.0°F (2013) | 1.61 in (1991) |
| August 27 | 99.0°F (1975) | 52.0°F (1966) | 3.50 in (1995) |
| August 28 | 97.0°F (1975) | 59.0°F (1969) | 0.50 in (1977) |
| August 29 | 98.1°F (1979) | 55.9°F (1968) | 2.57 in (1988) |
| August 30 | 99.0°F (1987) | 54.0°F (1965) | 1.55 in (1964) |
| August 31 | 97.0°F (1957) | 55.0°F (1976) | 1.80 in (2023) |