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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia - Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB)

Lat: 33.97°NLon: 80.99°WElev: 210ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia SC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia SC
 34.02°N 81.02°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 am EDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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