COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holiday travelers in Columbia will enjoy dry, sunny weather this Labor Day as cooler air settles over the state. Breezy winds may be the only hazard Monday, especially for drivers on I-26 and other exposed highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, Labor Day will bring sunshine with highs near 83 degrees. Winds from the northeast will reach 6 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph during the afternoon. Overnight lows will fall near 61, signaling the start of September’s cooler air pattern.
The clear skies will continue through midweek, with Tuesday reaching 84 degrees and Wednesday climbing slightly warmer to 87. Each night will remain seasonably cool, dipping into the low 60s. The combination of dry roads, light breezes, and clear conditions will make for safe travel across Richland, Lexington, and neighboring counties.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, as gusty winds could briefly affect high-profile vehicles on bridges and along interstates. Otherwise, conditions remain ideal for outdoor gatherings, tailgates, and late-summer grilling.
This stable pattern marks a welcome shift from humid summer days. By Thursday and Friday, highs will climb into the upper 80s, but mornings will remain comfortable with lows in the upper 60s.
Warnings are not in place, but officials remind residents to monitor updates as tropical activity remains a concern in the Atlantic during September.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high 83, breezy winds. Low 61.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 84. Low 62.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 87. Low 64.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 88. Low 68.
- Friday: Sunny, high 89. Low 68.
