Camden, SC Climate


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Camden, SC has a temperate climate that is typically mild throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Camden is around 66 degrees Fahrenheit, with highs of up to 90 degrees during the summer and lows of 32 degrees in the winter. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with occasional snowfall in the winter months. Summertime brings high humidity and frequent rain showers. Overall, Camden enjoys a pleasant climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.

Camden, South Carolina gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Camden averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Camden. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Camden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Camden is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in South Carolina.

6.1 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Camden, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCamden, South CarolinaUnited States
  42.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.3 in.27.8 in.
  101.3 days106.2 days
  220 days205 days
  90.7°85.8°
  31.0°21.7°
  7.57
  4.94.3
  190 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 Camden with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in South Carolina. In Camden, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Camden are April, October and May.
In Camden, there are 50.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Camden with an average of 31.0°. This is colder than most places in South Carolina.
In Camden, there are 61.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Carolina.
In Camden, 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 Camden 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 Camden with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.0 inches in Camden means that it is one of the driest places in South Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Camden with 10.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 101.3 rainy days annually in Camden, which is less rainy than most places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.3 inches in Camden means that it is less snowy than most places in South Carolina. December is the snowiest month in Camden with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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John · 

Visiting the town as retirees. Definitely has history but there doesn’t seem to be any traffic control. Downtown felt like the Daytona 500. We have e-bikes and take them  More

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I have Lived and Visted Camden, SC for the Last 35 Years ! The People are So Friendly and Nice and the Area Offers Such a Variety of Activities! Including  More

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Camden is a very fine former resort town trying to decide as to if it should use the great charm that it has in the older homes or become a very modern city and hub of  More

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