Editing Columbus County, North Carolina (section)

== Climate ==
Columbus County is located in the [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa'') zone, with mostly moderate temperatures year round. Winters are mild across Columbus, with the warmest winter temperatures found in the eastern and southeastern portions of the county due to the influence of the nearby [[Atlantic Ocean]]. The average high temperature in January is around 55 °F (13 °C). Summers are hot and humid, with the hottest summer temperatures found in the northern and western areas of Columbus County. The average high temperature in July is around 90 °F (32 °C).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Columbus County, NC Climate |url=https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/county/north_carolina/columbus |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=BestPlaces}}</ref>

The [[United States Department of Agriculture|USDA]] [[hardiness zone]] for Columbus County is Zone 8B.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map {{!}} USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map |url=https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=planthardiness.ars.usda.gov}}</ref>