Hiking conditions
Is It Too Hot to Hike in Columbia Today?
Use the environmental risk signals below to adjust timing, intensity, shade, and recovery.
Forecast conditions
Avoid
Choose an indoor or fully climate-controlled alternative.
Heat index
103°F
WBGT est.
30.0°C
UV
0.2
Hourly hiking conditions
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 98°F | 103°F | 30.0°C | 0.2 | Very high |
| 7 AM | 77°F | 81°F | 24.8°C | 0.0 | Moderate |
| 9 AM | 83°F | 86°F | 26.1°C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| 11 AM | 91°F | 96°F | 28.4°C | 5.9 | High |
| 1 PM | 96°F | 101°F | 29.7°C | 9.4 | High |
| 3 PM | 99°F | 104°F | 30.3°C | 7.7 | Very high |
| 5 PM | 98°F | 102°F | 29.7°C | 3.0 | High |
| 7 PM | 82°F | 87°F | 26.4°C | 0.3 | Moderate |
Three-day forecast
Thursday
Heat index up to 117°F
104° / 76°
Very highFriday
Heat index up to 104°F
99° / 72°
Very highSaturday
Heat index up to 101°F
94° / 71°
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