Columbia, SC – Bright sunshine and increasingly mild afternoon temperatures will define the start of next week across South Carolina’s Midlands, but cooler nights will create a noticeable contrast for residents heading outdoors before sunrise. Columbia is expected to reach 73 degrees Monday, Oct. 26, before temperatures fall to approximately 42 degrees Monday night. That 31-degree difference between the afternoon high and nighttime low will be one of the more notable features of an otherwise quiet autumn weather pattern, with sunshine continuing through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, the region will experience several consecutive days of dry conditions, with afternoon temperatures generally ranging from 70 to 75 degrees through Tuesday. Friday will reach approximately 71 degrees, followed by 70 degrees Saturday and 72 degrees Sunday. By Monday, temperatures are expected to climb to 73 degrees before reaching 75 degrees Tuesday, marking the warmest afternoon in the supplied five-day outlook.
Monday Brings Sunshine Before Temperatures Fall Monday’s weather will offer favorable conditions for outdoor activities, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the lower 70s. The afternoon warmth will contrast with the cooler conditions expected after sunset, when clear skies accompany a low near 42 degrees. Residents leaving home early Tuesday may notice considerably cooler temperatures than those experienced during Monday afternoon…