West Columbia weather in July
In July, West Columbia sees average daytime highs of 90°F and overnight lows near 73°F, with 4.4 in of rain across 15.3 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 90°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is West Columbia's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see West Columbia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 90°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 73°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.4 in
- 15.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 5:28 AM – 7:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- 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 July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 90°F through the month.
A typical July day in West Columbia reaches about 90°F in the afternoon and slips back to 73°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 85°F and 97°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Avg low (°F) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 72 |
| 2 | 90 | 73 |
| 3 | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | 90 | 73 |
| 5 | 90 | 73 |
| 6 | 90 | 73 |
| 7 | 90 | 73 |
| 8 | 91 | 73 |
| 9 | 91 | 73 |
| 10 | 91 | 73 |
| 11 | 91 | 73 |
| 12 | 91 | 73 |
| 13 | 91 | 73 |
| 14 | 91 | 73 |
| 15 | 91 | 74 |
| 16 | 91 | 74 |
| 17 | 91 | 74 |
| 18 | 91 | 74 |
| 19 | 91 | 74 |
| 20 | 91 | 74 |
| 21 | 91 | 74 |
| 22 | 91 | 74 |
| 23 | 91 | 74 |
| 24 | 91 | 74 |
| 25 | 91 | 74 |
| 26 | 90 | 74 |
| 27 | 90 | 74 |
| 28 | 90 | 74 |
| 29 | 90 | 74 |
| 30 | 90 | 73 |
| 31 | 90 | 73 |
How July really feels in West Columbia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July 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 July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
West Columbia weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 1st-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 July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in July
West Columbia gets around 4.4 in of rain over 15.3 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 47 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 47 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 16 | 48 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 51 |
| 23 | 51 |
| 24 | 52 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 49 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 50 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 51 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 53 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 53 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 54 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 54 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 55 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 54 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 56 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 58 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 58 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 59 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 59 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 60 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 61 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 61 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 63 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 63 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 64 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 65 | 5 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 65 | 5 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 66 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 67 | 5 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 67 | 5 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 68 | 5 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 67 | 5 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 67 | 5 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 66 | 5 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 65 | 5 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 65 | 4 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July.
Across July, 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 July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 7:35 PM to 7:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 5:20 | 7:35 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 5:21 | 7:35 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 5:21 | 7:35 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 5:22 | 7:35 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 5:22 | 7:35 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:34 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:34 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:34 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:34 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:34 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:33 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:33 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:33 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:32 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:28 | 7:32 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 5:28 | 7:32 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:31 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:31 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:30 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:30 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:29 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 5:32 | 7:29 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:28 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:28 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:27 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:35 | 7:26 |
| 27 | 13.8 | 5:35 | 7:26 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 5:36 | 7:25 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:38 | 7:23 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:38 | 7:22 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.05 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 — July's 6.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit West Columbia?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in West Columbia.
What to pack for West Columbia in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, West Columbia sees daytime highs around 90°F and nights near 73°F. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in West Columbia in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (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 July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July 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).