Climate normals · 1970–2000
Columbia Climate
Columbia is a city in United States (MD) with a population of about 99,615. Its average annual temperature is 12.6°C (55°F), with roughly 1145 mm of rain per year.
12.6°C
Avg Temp
1145
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Columbia Climate
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F) and receives about 1145 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.6°C
Avg Temp
1145
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 86 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 75 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 101 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 89 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 118 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 98 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 103 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 98 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 104 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 89 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 95 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 89 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Columbia
The most comfortable months to visit Columbia are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Columbia are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Columbia, United States has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C and about 1145 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Columbia average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.