Columbia (MO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Columbia has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1159 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Columbia can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 146 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Columbia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Columbia.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year