COLUMBIA, S.C. – A still, golden morning settles across the Midlands as the first sunlight catches on dew-covered lawns. The air feels cool and steady — the kind of early fall calm that invites an open window and a slow start. But while the weather remains near perfect, subtle changes are on the horizon by the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Columbia reports that high pressure will remain firmly in place through Friday, keeping skies clear and winds light. Temperatures today will climb into the mid-70s under full sunshine, dropping quickly into the upper 40s after sunset. By Thursday and Friday, highs settle near the low 70s, a few degrees cooler but still ideal for outdoor work, midweek commutes, or late-evening walks.
Residents can expect this steady fall weather to hold through much of Saturday, though a weak front could bring slightly more cloud cover by Sunday. Temperatures will trend near 70 during the day, with lows hovering in the upper 40s to low 50s — cool enough for a light jacket at sunrise.
Looking ahead to early next week, models hint at a chance of light showers late Monday, marking the first minor pattern shift in over a week. The air may turn more humid for a brief spell before another stretch of calm returns.
For now, Columbia’s weather remains a textbook example of Southern fall — warm sunshine, crisp mornings, and just enough cool air to remind residents that winter’s slow approach has quietly begun.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC:
Wed: 76/46 – Sunny; calm breeze.
Thu: 75/48 – Bright; mild.
Fri: 73/46 – Sunny; cooler.
Sat: 71/48 – Mostly sunny; light clouds late.
Sun: 70/50 – Partly sunny; calm and dry.
