Columbia, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Annual precipitation averages 572.3 Millimeters. Columbia is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17.2 °C | -6.3 °C | 12.45 mm |
| February | -14.6 °C | -3.2 °C | 13.97 mm |
| March | -7.7 °C | 3.8 °C | 23.62 mm |
| April | -0.3 °C | 12.7 °C | 47.24 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 19.8 °C | 85.34 mm |
| June | 13.2 °C | 25.2 °C | 95.5 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 28.1 °C | 91.95 mm |
| August | 13.9 °C | 27.3 °C | 61.98 mm |
| September | 8.5 °C | 22.7 °C | 56.64 mm |
| October | 1 °C | 14.4 °C | 50.55 mm |
| November | -6.7 °C | 4.7 °C | 18.29 mm |
| December | -13.4 °C | -3.1 °C | 14.73 mm |
| Annual | -0 °C | 12.2 °C | 572.26 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |