Local weather forecast

Weather in Columbia, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 27925

Cloudy
Now68°F

Cloudy

High / Low70° / 62°
Rain chance17%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 8:07PM EDT until September 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:28AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds will continue to impact the inland rivers and sounds as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:10AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds will continue to impact the inland rivers and sounds as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy68°9% rain
1 PMOvercast69°14% rain
2 PMOvercast70°14% rain
3 PMOvercast69°15% rain
4 PMOvercast67°16% rain
5 PMOvercast65°17% rain
6 PMOvercast65°17% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy66°9% rain
8 PMClear65°6% rain
9 PMClear64°9% rain
10 PMClear64°7% rain
11 PMClear62°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
70° 62°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
76° 62°Sunny
Rain 9%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
77° 63°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like59°F
Humidity59%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNW
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 70°F
Coolest hour11 PM · 62°F
Highest rain chance2 AM · 23%
Strongest gusts5 PM · 34 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 59°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

68°F, 9% rain chance and 18 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Columbia

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Columbia is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.92°N latitude and 76.25°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Columbia weather today

Cloudy and 68°F in Columbia, NC. Today's high is 70°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Columbia

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 76°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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