COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fall perfection continues across the Midlands this week, with Columbia basking in sunny skies, low humidity, and crisp, refreshing mornings. After a calm Tuesday start, dry weather will persist through the weekend, delivering one of the season’s most comfortable stretches yet.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, skies remain clear with afternoon highs near 80°F Tuesday and Wednesday. Northerly breezes will stay light — around 5 to 7 mph — and humidity levels will remain low. By Thursday, slightly cooler air settles in, dropping highs into the mid-70s before a gentle warming trend returns by the weekend.
Residents across Richland, Lexington, and Kershaw Counties can expect near-perfect conditions for outdoor plans, from midweek school activities to football practices and downtown events. Nights will stay cool and crisp, with lows in the upper 40s to mid-50s — ideal for early-morning walks or coffee on the porch.
Drivers along I-26, I-77, and U.S. 378 will find excellent travel weather through Saturday. Visibility will remain clear, and no rain is expected until early next week. The dry pattern is also a welcome break for yard work, leaf cleanup, and local festivals across the Midlands.
By Sunday, temperatures climb back near 80°F, closing out the week with sunny skies and mild breezes — a reminder that autumn in South Carolina often comes with a touch of late-summer warmth.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbia, SC:
Tue: 80/57 – Sunny and calm; light north breeze.
Wed: 80/56 – Clear and mild; low humidity.
Thu: 75/47 – Sunny and cool; pleasant afternoon.
Fri: 74/51 – Bright and comfortable; light winds.
Sat: 80/58 – Mostly sunny; warm weekend trend.
