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Conway, SC has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. It experiences an average of 213 sunny days per year, allowing for plenty of outdoor activities during the summer months. The temperatures in the summer can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and winter temperatures remain around 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Rainfall is prevalent throughout the year but especially during spring and summer, when heavy afternoon showers are common.

Conway, South Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Conway averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Conway. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Conway gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Conway is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Carolina.

5.4 Summer - 7.4 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Conway, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateConway, South CarolinaUnited States
  51.6 in.38.1 in.
  0.9 in.27.8 in.
  105.7 days106.2 days
  212 days205 days
  89.4°85.8°
  34.4°21.7°
  7.47
  5.14.3
  36 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Conway with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in South Carolina. In Conway, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Conway are October, May and April.
In Conway, there are 35.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in South Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Conway with an average of 34.4°. This is warmer than most places in South Carolina.
In Conway, there are 38.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in South Carolina.
In Conway, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.
Humidity in Conway can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
August is the wettest month in Conway with 6.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.6 inches in Conway means that it is one of the wettest places in South Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Conway with 11.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 105.7 rainy days annually in Conway, which is rainier than most places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Conway means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina. December is the snowiest month in Conway with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Can anyone give me some info on this Place. We are both in our 60,and in very good shape. We are from Staten Island, NY, and we hope we can fit in. Please email me with  More

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Bought a home here 6 years ago in a community that has a section for over 55 yr old buyers. This is an affordable, good quality of life area. Conway is nicely located  More

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We are considering looking at Lakeside Crossing between Myrtle Beach and Conway. Does anyone know anything about the 55+ community and what the Conway area is  More

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