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Weather in Columbia, South Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Columbia weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Ice Storm Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Columbia usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Columbia snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 29.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Columbia shows a warmer trend than usual by 2.2 °F.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Columbia with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 2.6 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Columbia at the beginning of January is 11.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.9 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 5 rainy days, Columbia experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
23
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
59 %
Avg humidity

Columbia Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
14°
2
Sunny
12°
3
Overcast
11°
4
Sunny
9°
5
Overcast
8°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
7
Sunny
13°
8
Partly cloudy
12°
9
Sunny
13°
10
Moderate or heavy snow showers
10°
11
Overcast
13°
12
Sunny
7°
13
Patchy rain possible
11°
14
Overcast
10°
15
Partly cloudy
8°
16
Cloudy
10°
17
Sunny
12°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
20
Sunny
6°
21
Patchy moderate snow
4°
22
Partly cloudy
7°
23
Overcast
3°
24
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
5°
25
Overcast
1°
26
Heavy rain
7°
27
Sunny
4°
28
Partly cloudy
8°
29
Light freezing rain
2°
30
Partly cloudy
4°
31
Moderate snow
1°

Temperatures trend during January in Columbia

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Columbia day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /4° 25.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /3° 7.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 10° /7° 8.5 mm 5.9 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 3.3 mm 2.2 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /4° 5.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /1° 5.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 4° /-1° 2.2 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 7° /1° 58.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-4° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-3° 1.3 mm 1 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Columbia in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Columbia forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Columbia in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Columbia during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Columbia during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Columbia during January, with a total of 77.2 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Columbia in January 2026?

Columbia experiences an average snowfall of 18.9 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Columbia during January?

The average wind speed in Columbia during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Columbia snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Columbia’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Columbia sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 18.9 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Columbia

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Columbias January weather 💧
Typically, Columbia has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 77.2 mm of rainfall.

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