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South Carolina Weather: Rain, Then Cooler Nov. 6–9 in Columbia
Columbia, SC – Columbia residents can expect temperatures in the lower 80s before showers and possible thunderstorms move into the Midlands later this week. Rain chances will increase Thursday, Novemb
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-03T09:36:01.268Z
Columbia, SC – Columbia residents can expect temperatures in the lower 80s before showers and possible thunderstorms move into the Midlands later this week. Rain chances will increase Thursday, November 5, and reach 60% Friday, November 6, before cooler and drier conditions return for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, temperatures will reach approximately 82 degrees Tuesday, November 3, under mostly sunny skies. Wednesday will be slightly warmer, with a high near 83 degrees after areas of morning fog clear.
Rain Chances Increase Thursday The first chance of rain arrives after 1 a.m. Wednesday night, with forecasters placing precipitation chances at 20%.
Thursday, November 5, brings a greater chance of rain across Columbia, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m.
Temperatures will remain warm, reaching approximately 82 degrees under partly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 40% chance of precipitation Thursday, increasing to 50% Thursday night as showers and possible thunderstorms continue after 1 a.m.
Overnight temperatures will remain mild, falling to around 63 degrees.
Friday Brings Highest Rain Chances Friday, November 6, is expected to bring the greatest chance of rainfall during the week.
Forecasters predict a 60% chance of precipitation, with rain likely and thunderstorms possible before 1 p.m.
Temperatures will reach approximately 80 degrees, with partly sunny skies developing during the day.
Residents traveling Thursday night or Friday morning should prepare for wet roads and potentially reduced visibility during periods of rainfall.
Conditions are expected to improve Friday night, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 55 degrees.
Cooler Weekend Follows Warm November Weather Saturday, November 7, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees.
Saturday night will be cooler, with temperatures falling to around 50 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, remains mostly sunny, with a high near 74 degrees and overnight temperatures dropping to approximately 48 degrees.
Monday, November 9, brings sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees.
That represents a 14 degree drop from Wednesday's forecast high of 83 degrees, bringing a noticeable cooldown to Columbia following several warm November afternoons.
Full Columbia Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Mostly sunny with a high near 82°F. East winds 3–8 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with patchy fog developing after 3 a.m. and a low near 58°F. Wednesday, November 4: Areas of fog before 8 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies. High near 83°F with southeast winds 3–8 mph. Wednesday night brings a 20% chance of rain after 1 a.m., with a low near 63°F. Thursday, November 5: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High near 82°F. Thursday night brings a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low near 63°F. Friday, November 6: Rain likely, with thunderstorms possible before 1 p.m., followed by a chance of rain. Partly sunny with a high near 80°F and a 60% precipitation chance. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 55°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 77°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 50°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 74°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 48°F. Monday, November 9: Sunny with a high near 69°F.