West Columbia weather in August
In August, West Columbia sees average daytime highs of 89°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 4.2 in of rain across 13.4 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is West Columbia's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see West Columbia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 89°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.2 in
- 13.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:50 AM – 7:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.39 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
West Columbia is city in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America.
- Density
- 887/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month.
A typical August day in West Columbia reaches about 89°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 83°F and 95°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 2°F cooler than July and about 5°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 |
| Avg low (°F) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | 90 | 73 |
| 3 | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | 90 | 73 |
| 5 | 90 | 73 |
| 6 | 89 | 73 |
| 7 | 89 | 73 |
| 8 | 89 | 73 |
| 9 | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | 89 | 73 |
| 11 | 89 | 73 |
| 12 | 89 | 73 |
| 13 | 89 | 73 |
| 14 | 89 | 73 |
| 15 | 89 | 73 |
| 16 | 89 | 73 |
| 17 | 89 | 72 |
| 18 | 89 | 72 |
| 19 | 89 | 72 |
| 20 | 89 | 72 |
| 21 | 89 | 72 |
| 22 | 89 | 72 |
| 23 | 88 | 72 |
| 24 | 88 | 71 |
| 25 | 88 | 71 |
| 26 | 88 | 71 |
| 27 | 88 | 71 |
| 28 | 88 | 71 |
| 29 | 88 | 71 |
| 30 | 87 | 70 |
| 31 | 87 | 70 |
How August really feels in West Columbia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
West Columbia weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° / 37° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 10 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 59° / 40° | 3.4 | 8.3 | 0.4 | 10.7 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 67° / 46° | 3.5 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 75° / 54° | 3.3 | 8.1 | 0 | 12.8 | 7.2 |
| May | 82° / 62° | 3.0 | 9.4 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 88° / 70° | 4.3 | 13.5 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 90° / 73° | 4.4 | 15.3 | 0 | 14 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 89° / 72° | 4.2 | 13.4 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 84° / 66° | 3.7 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 75° / 55° | 3.3 | 7.1 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 65° / 45° | 2.8 | 7.2 | 0 | 10.2 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 58° / 39° | 3.7 | 8.8 | 0.1 | 9.8 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in August
West Columbia gets around 4.2 in of rain over 13.4 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 44% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 87% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 65 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 64 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 64 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 63 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 62 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 61 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 61 | 4 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 60 | 4 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 60 | 4 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 60 | 4 |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 59 | 4 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 59 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 59 | 4 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 58 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 58 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 56 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 55 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 54 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 54 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 54 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 51 | 3 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 52 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 51 | 2 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 33 | 50 | 2 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 49 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 48 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 33 | 47 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 33 | 46 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 44 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 33 | 43 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 7:22 PM to 6:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:39 | 7:22 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:40 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:40 | 7:20 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:41 | 7:19 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:42 | 7:18 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 5:43 | 7:17 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:43 | 7:16 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:44 | 7:15 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:45 | 7:14 |
| 10 | 13.5 | 5:46 | 7:13 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:46 | 7:12 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:47 | 7:11 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:48 | 7:10 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:08 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:07 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:06 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:03 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 6:58 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:57 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:56 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:54 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:53 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:52 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.39 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.39 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 5.39 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit West Columbia?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in West Columbia. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for West Columbia in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, West Columbia sees daytime highs around 89°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in West Columbia in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in West Columbia peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in West Columbia in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in West Columbia is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is West Columbia?
West Columbia sits at 34.0°N, 81.1°W, 285 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Columbia, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around West Columbia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of West Columbia.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around West Columbia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 315 ft around an average of 246 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 883 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,175 ft.
The land around West Columbia is covered by trees (51%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 2 miles, trees (66%) within 10 miles, and trees (78%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for West Columbia (33.9935°, -81.074°, elevation 285 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).