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Columbia, South Carolina Weather Oct. 26-Nov. 1: 79°, Clocks Fall Back
Columbia, SC – Residents across Columbia, Richland County and the surrounding Midlands can expect a stretch of sunny skies, chilly mornings and afternoon temperatures approaching 80 degrees this week
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-10-26T08:59:21.576Z
Columbia, SC – Residents across Columbia, Richland County and the surrounding Midlands can expect a stretch of sunny skies, chilly mornings and afternoon temperatures approaching 80 degrees this week before a chance of rain arrives Sunday, November 1, the same day daylight saving time ends.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, Monday will be sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Temperatures will fall sharply overnight, reaching approximately 43 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Tuesday brings another sunny afternoon, with temperatures climbing to around 76 degrees. Mostly clear conditions continue Tuesday night, with a low near 47 degrees.
Wednesday remains mostly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Clouds increase overnight as temperatures settle around 55 degrees.
Thursday continues the warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected Thursday night, with a low around 54 degrees.
Friday brings sunshine and a high near 79 degrees, making it one of the warmest days in the current forecast.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, also looks favorable for outdoor activities. Partly sunny skies and temperatures near 79 degrees are expected during the afternoon, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 57 degrees Saturday night.
Sunday, November 1, brings partly sunny skies, a high near 77 degrees and a 40% chance of showers.
The weekend also marks the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning South Carolina to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents gain an extra hour overnight, but sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.