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Measurable snow is rare in Columbia: the 1991–2020 normal is just 0.9 inch a year, and nights reach freezing on about 93 days a year. When snow or ice does arrive, it causes outsized trouble because roads are rarely treated — watch for Winter Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings.
| Month | Snowfall | Days 1″+ | Days with snow cover | Freezing nights | Avg. low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45°F |
| November | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 14 | 35°F |
| December | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 20 | 30°F |
| January | 0.3″ | <1 | <1 | 22 | 27°F |
| February | 0.4″ | <1 | <1 | 18 | 29°F |
| March | 0.2″ | <1 | 0 | 12 | 36°F |
| April | 0″ | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44°F |
| Year | 0.9″ | <1 | <1 | 93 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Columbia 3 Wnw (3 mi from the city center, -3 ft elevation difference). Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.
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0.9 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Columbia 3 Wnw station, 3 miles away).
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About 93 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, January, averages a low of 27 °F.