Columbia Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Clouds Gather on the Horizon
Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Warmest Tuesday at 13° · coldest night Saturday at -2°
The short of it: Columbia weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.2 mm (0.05 in). Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:00 local time.
COLUMBIA, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 9° and falling to 2° after dark. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 7° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the WSW at 23 km/h, gusting to 32 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 13°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 1.2 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Columbia brings highs near 7°, lows of 0° and about 84 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 26°, February the coldest at -10°, and May the wettest with 96 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and September.
The sun is up 9 h 58 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 351 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Partly cloudy | 8° | 3° | 16 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Overcast | 9° | 4° | 15 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Overcast | 9° | 4° | 16 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Overcast | 8° | 3° | 15 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Overcast | 8° | 4° | 11 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Overcast | 8° | 5° | 9 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Partly cloudy | 8° | 5° | 8 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Overcast | 8° | 5° | 9 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Overcast | 8° | 5° | 10 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 9 PM | Light showers | 8° | 5° | 10 km/h | 0.5 mm |
| 10 PM | Light showers | 8° | 5° | 11 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 11 PM | Overcast | 8° | 4° | 12 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 12 AM | Overcast | 8° | 4° | 13 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | 7° | 3° | 12 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Overcast | 7° | 3° | 13 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Light rain | 7° | 3° | 14 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 4 AM | Overcast | 7° | 3° | 12 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 2° | 14 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 1° | 14 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 1° | 13 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 1° | 12 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 2° | 11 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 3° | 12 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 8° | 4° | 13 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 8): light showers, high 9°, low 2°, 1.0 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 7:06 AM, down 5:04 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Monday (Nov 9): light rain, high 9°, low 6°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 30 km/h. Sun up 7:08 AM, down 5:03 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Tuesday (Nov 10): fog, high 13°, low 5°, dry, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 7:09 AM, down 5:02 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Wednesday (Nov 11): overcast, high 11°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 5:00 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): overcast, high 4°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:12 AM, down 4:59 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 2°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 4:58 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 3°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:14 AM, down 4:57 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2°9° | 1.0 mm | 33 km/h | 9 h 58 min | |
| Monday | 6°9° | 0.2 mm | 30 km/h | 9 h 55 min | |
| Tuesday | 5°13° | dry | 32 km/h | 9 h 53 min | |
| Wednesday | 3°11° | dry | 25 km/h | 9 h 50 min | |
| Thursday | -1°4° | dry | 22 km/h | 9 h 47 min | |
| Friday | -2°2° | dry | 22 km/h | 9 h 45 min | |
| Saturday | -2°3° | dry | 22 km/h | 9 h 43 min |
Warmest: Tuesday at 13°. Wettest: today, 1.0 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 33 km/h.