Columbia (MO) Climate by Month
The temperature in Columbia can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Columbia. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Columbia has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1159 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Columbia can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 146 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 43 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 6 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Columbia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Columbia.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Columbia in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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