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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C). Columbia's shift into February sets the average high-temperature at a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from January's 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Columbia, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.5°F (0.3°C) and max 47.8°F (8.8°C). March's onset brings a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Columbia, Iowa, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C). In Columbia, the average high-temperature in April increases from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in March to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Columbia, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C). As Columbia, Iowa, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Columbia, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C). As Columbia enters June, the average high-temperature increases from the an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) of May to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.5°F (18.6°C) and max 82.8°F (28.2°C). With its high average temperature of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C), July is regarded as the warmest month. In July, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 81.5°F (27.5°C) and 62.6°F (17°C). The initiation of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Columbia, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C). The beginning of September brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) in August to a still moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Columbia, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C). A decrease in the average high-temperature marks October, falling from September's moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Columbia, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The commencement of November involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in October to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Columbia, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 23°F (-5°C). The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 115.3 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Columbia?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.

When does it snow the most in Columbia?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in Columbia?

In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

When is the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Columbia are February and December Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Columbia, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the hottest time of year?

Columbia's warmest month, July, registers temperatures that range from a high of 82.8°F (28.2°C) to a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Columbia?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

Average temperature
Columbia, IA

Average temperature - Columbia, IA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure
Columbia, IA

Average pressure - Columbia, IA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed
Columbia, IA

Average wind speed - Columbia, IA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity
Columbia, IA

Average humidity - Columbia, IA

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall - Columbia, IA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days
Columbia, IA

Average rainfall days - Columbia, IA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall - Columbia, IA

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Columbia, IA

Average snowfall days - Columbia, IA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Columbia, IA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Columbia, IA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days
Columbia, IA

Average sunshine days - Columbia, IA

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average visibility
Columbia, IA

Average visibility - Columbia, IA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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