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United StatesThe climate of South Carolina
The current climate in South Carolina features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for South Carolina, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in South Carolina in recent years was 40°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, South Carolina gets 1903 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in South Carolina is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Carolina to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit South Carolina?
The best time to visit South Carolina for mild to warm weather is February up to May, August and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore South Carolina.
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Climate Table of South Carolina
The climate table of South Carolina shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 189 | 97 | 137 | 162 | 105 | 214 | 215 | 184 | 207 | 190 | 81 | 122 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in South Carolina, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in South Carolina
Yearly Temperature in South Carolina
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in South Carolina, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in South Carolina
Total Yearly Precipitation in South Carolina
Average Snowfall per Month in South Carolina
Total Yearly Snowfall in South Carolina
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in South Carolina, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in South Carolina
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Average weather in South Carolina by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Carolina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.