Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina will see an unusually dry and steady stretch of weather this week, with sunshine expected every day and little chance of rain through Sunday. Afternoon highs will begin below normal in the low 80s before climbing toward the upper 80s by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, rain chances remain less than 10 percent statewide for the next seven days. Temperatures will steadily warm Wednesday through Friday, with places like Columbia, Aiken, and Lexington peaking near 87 to 89 degrees before slightly easing by next weekend.
The extended dryness may benefit outdoor events, but residents are urged to monitor lawns, gardens, and farmland as soils begin to dry out. Burn bans are not in place, but officials caution against outdoor burning due to increasing fire danger in prolonged dry conditions.
Drivers should expect clear commutes all week with no weather-related travel hazards. Outdoor workers are encouraged to stay hydrated as heat builds late in the week.
This calm pattern is forecast to hold into early next week, with the National Weather Service noting little sign of moisture returning before mid-September.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Monday: Sunny, high 82, low 60
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 83, low 61
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 85, low 64
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, high 87, low 65
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 88, low 66
