The weather in August in Columbia

It's hot in August in Columbia with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Columbia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Columbia, Missouri. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2018, Columbia reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Columbia

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Columbia New York
Average temperature 30°C 30°C
Max. temperature 32°C 31°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 161 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Columbia with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Columbia is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Columbia, Missouri. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Columbia

Temperature in August in Columbia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Columbia, Missouri. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Columbia

Total precipitation in August in Columbia over the years

Daily UV index in August in Columbia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Columbia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.