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Columbia, SC Weather Oct. 30–31: Temps Drop From 83 to 54
COLUMBIA, SC – Residents across Columbia and surrounding Richland County will experience a noticeable cooldown heading into Halloween weekend, with Friday's warm afternoon temperatures giving way to c
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-10-30T09:26:47.271Z
COLUMBIA, SC – Residents across Columbia and surrounding Richland County will experience a noticeable cooldown heading into Halloween weekend, with Friday's warm afternoon temperatures giving way to cooler conditions Saturday and overnight lows in the 50s.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Columbia, temperatures will reach approximately 83 degrees Friday, Oct. 30, before dropping to a high near 73 degrees Saturday, Oct. 31. Saturday night's low is expected to reach approximately 54 degrees.
Friday, Oct. 30: Warm and Sunny
Friday will bring sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
Calm winds will become northeast around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Friday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 57 degrees.
The cooler overnight conditions will set the stage for a noticeably different Halloween forecast.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Cooler Halloween Weather
Halloween will feature increasing clouds and a high near 73 degrees, approximately 10 degrees cooler than Friday.
Northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph are expected during the day.
Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to approximately 54 degrees.
Families attending outdoor Halloween celebrations should prepare for cooler evening conditions, especially after sunset.
No rainfall is indicated in the forecast for Saturday or Saturday night.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Clouds Continue
Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 72 degrees.
Northeast winds of 6 to 8 mph are expected.
Sunday night temperatures will fall to around 54 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Monday, Nov. 2, Through Thursday, Nov. 5
Monday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 74 degrees.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, will be mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing to approximately 79 degrees.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, introduces a 40% chance of showers, with highs near 79 degrees.
Similar conditions are expected Thursday, Nov. 5, with another 40% chance of showers.
Residents across the Columbia area should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as rain chances return during the middle of next week.