Feels like55°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Overcast
59°💧 None💨 15 mphH 87%29.85 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Monday
Light rain
57°💧 None💨 9 mphH 94%29.83 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Overcast night
57°💧 None💨 9 mphH 97%29.77 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Sunny
66°💧 None💨 15 mphH 55%29.80 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 55%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 19 mphH 49%29.83 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Tuesday
Clear night
57°💧 None💨 14 mphH 63%29.97 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Clear night
51°💧 None💨 9 mphH 78%30.15 inHg
Feels like44°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Sunny
68°💧 None💨 10 mphH 39%30.18 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 39%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Sunny
67°💧 None💨 3 mphH 54%30.15 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
55°💧 None💨 2 mphH 78%30.24 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly clear night
57°💧 None💨 8 mphH 72%30.24 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 26%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Light rain
71°💧 None💨 17 mphH 55%30.18 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 55%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Partly cloudy
68°💧 None💨 15 mphH 63%30.06 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 52%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Thursday
Mostly cloudy night
64°💧 None💨 12 mphH 74%30.06 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 78%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Light rain
64°💧 None💨 9 mphH 82%30.03 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy
73°💧 None💨 3 mphH 74%30.06 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 87%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 11 mphH 80%30.09 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Friday
Partly cloudy night
56°💧 None💨 13 mphH 82%30.24 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 70%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
53°💧 None💨 10 mphH 84%30.24 inHg
Feels like46°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Overcast
56°💧 None💨 10 mphH 75%30.27 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Overcast
56°💧 None💨 7 mphH 73%30.21 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Saturday
Overcast night
55°💧 None💨 3 mphH 79%30.18 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Overcast night
56°💧 None💨 1 mphH 87%30.15 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 5 mphH 72%30.09 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 2 mphH 80%30.03 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
59°💧 None💨 0 mphH 96%30.03 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast night
56°💧 None💨 4 mphH 100%30.09 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy
70°💧 None💨 3 mphH 61%30.09 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 93%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Light rain
63°💧 None💨 8 mphH 84%30.00 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Monday
Moderate rain
59°💧 None💨 8 mphH 88%30.00 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Moderate rain
59°💧 None💨 18 mphH 92%29.85 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 13 mphH 87%29.74 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.74 inHg
Mostly cloudy
73°💧 None💨 12 mphH 84%29.65 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 84%Pressure 29.65 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 11 mphH 92%29.65 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 29.65 inHg
Partly cloudy night
63°💧 None💨 6 mphH 92%29.71 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 48%Pressure 29.71 inHg
In Columbia and, more broadly, across the state of South Dakota:
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with mild to warm temperatures around 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a high chance of rain, with an estimated total accumulation of about 0.03 inches. Winds will be coming from the southwest at speeds up to 12 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. Conditions may be breezy at times, and brief periods of heavier rain are possible. Be prepared for the occasional gusty wind and light showers as the evening progresses. Temperatures will gradually stay steady through the night, with little change expected before dawn.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Air quality is acceptable for most people.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Columbia
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 5,9Moderate🙂Fair
TomorrowUV 6,0High🙂Fair
WednesdayUV 5,7Moderate🙂Fair
ThursdayUV 6,0High🙂Fair
FridayUV 5,2Moderate🙂Fair
SaturdayUV 6,0High—Unavailable
SundayUV 4,0Moderate—Unavailable
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Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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☀️
Moderate UV risk
Sunglasses and sun protection are recommended for prolonged exposure.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Columbia
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · COLUMBIA, SOUTH DAKOTA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Good observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 11:00 PM–12:00 AM.
73/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT11:00 PM–12:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:44 PM–5:19 AM
☁Cloud cover37%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight15%
Waning Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 22° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors0–2/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min37%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Columbia were last refreshed today at 7:13 PM. The current forecast period extends through 09/09/2026 at 5:00 PM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.