What’s the climate like in Columbia?
The current climate of Columbia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Columbia in recent years was 41°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in January 2014.
On average, Columbia gets 1706 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 45 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Columbia?
The best time to visit Columbia for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Columbia.
Climate Table of Columbia
The climate table of Columbia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 13 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 75 | 86 | 122 | 198 | 153 | 206 | 214 | 161 | 156 | 186 | 89 | 60 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 18 | 3,3 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,5 | 3,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1706 mm per year, averaging 142 mm per month
- Snowfall: 45 cm per year
- Driest months: 60 mm in December, 75 mm in January and 86 mm in February
- Wettest months: 214 mm in July, 206 mm in June and 198 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Columbia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Columbia, Missouri. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Columbia
This graph shows how much precipitation Columbia, Missouri, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Columbia
This graph shows how much snow Columbia, Missouri, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Columbia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Columbia, Missouri. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Columbia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Columbia, Missouri. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Columbia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Columbia, Missouri, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Columbia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Columbia, Missouri, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Columbia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
