Columbia, Missouri Weather
Columbia, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Columbia, Boone County.
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About Columbia, Missouri
Columbia unfolds across rolling Missouri terrain, its landscape shaped by the gentle curves of the land and the broad, open skies that dominate its horizons. It lies 27.3 miles north-north-west of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 342°T), and is situated 12.9 miles north-north-west of Ashland. Historically, this place emerged from the fertile grounds of central Missouri, its early growth spurred by agricultural promise and a strategic position for trade, a quiet industry that still whispers through its foundations. The economy of Columbia today is a vibrant mix, drawing strength from its position as a regional hub, with education, healthcare, and a burgeoning tech sector weaving a modern narrative. The feel of the air here, especially as the late afternoon sun slants across the fields, carries a particular warmth, a subtle testament to the rich soil and the enduring spirit of this Boone County heartland. Columbia’s cultural character is a distinctive blend, marked by the youthful energy of its university and the steady presence of its long-established neighborhoods. The University of Missouri, with its iconic columns, stands as a central pillar, drawing bright minds and fostering intellectual currents that ripple through the city. Beyond academia, the Missouri Tigers, particularly their basketball and football teams, ignite a passionate local following, their cheers echoing through the crisp autumn air and the electric buzz of game nights. Notable landmarks, like the historic Missouri State Penitentiary, offer a glimpse into a layered past, while the city’s vibrant downtown hums with a creative pulse, hosting music festivals and art walks that draw from a deep well of local talent. The rhythm of Columbia, a thoughtful cadence of progress and tradition, is often set by the quiet hum of everyday life, punctuated by the shared enthusiasm for its enduring institutions and the occasional flash of brilliance from its celebrated figures.
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| Location | Columbia, Boone County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.951705°N, 92.334072°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65201, 65202, 65203, 65205, 65211 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Columbia, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Columbia, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Columbia includes coordinates 38.951705°N, 92.334072°W, situated in Boone County. ZIP code 65201, 65202, 65203, 65205, 65211. Telephone area code: 573. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
