Columbia, SC
South Carolina · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+10° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2002
-11° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Columbia
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 101°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 101°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 3 | 101°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1986 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 2019 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 61°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 2 | 64°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 64°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 4 | 65°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 65°F | August 11, 1927 |
Heat Wave Summary — Columbia
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date125 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Columbia
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 3, 1993 – Jul 23, 1993 | 21 | 103°F (Jul 10) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1986 – Jul 25, 1986 | 19 | 106°F (Jul 19) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Aug 8, 1900 – Aug 23, 1900 | 16 | 106°F (Aug 20) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jul 2, 2016 – Jul 15, 2016 | 14 | 104°F (Jul 3) | 101°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Jun 14, 2015 – Jun 26, 2015 | 13 | 101°F (Jun 16) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Jun 21, 1998 – Jul 1, 1998 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 27) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jul 30, 1980 – Aug 9, 1980 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 1) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Jul 22, 2016 – Aug 1, 2016 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 26) | 100°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Jul 4, 1990 – Jul 12, 1990 | 9 | 105°F (Jul 10) | 101°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jun 30, 1954 – Jul 8, 1954 | 9 | 104°F (Jul 7) | 101°F | 72°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
10th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 140 on record
+1.9° vs. 82.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–12, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1986.
Average July Temperature by Year
1887–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 86.2°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 86.1°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 85.5°F |
| 5 | 2015 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 85.0°F |
| 7 | 2025 | 84.9°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | 2010 | 84.4°F |
| 10 | 2024 | 83.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2016 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 86.2°F |
| 3 | July 1986 | 86.1°F |
| 4 | August 2007 | 85.9°F |
| 5 | July 2011 | 85.5°F |
| 6 | July 2015 | 85.3°F |
| 7 | August 1900 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | July 2012 | 85.0°F |
| 9 | July 2025 | 84.9°F |
| 10 | July 2026 | 84.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 84.7°F | 8th of 140 |
| Augusta, GA | 83.3°F | 26th of 153 |
| Charlotte, NC | 82.5°F | 6th of 148 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg, SC | 81.0°F | 22nd of 143 |