Horry County is located in the northeastern part of South Carolina and enjoys a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are usually mild to cool. The average temperature in July is 81 degrees, while the average temperature in January is 43 degrees. Precipitation is spread out throughout the year, with an annual average of around 50 inches. Snowfall is not common, but does occur occasionally during winter months. Summers can be quite stormy due to the frequent hurricanes that pass through the area.
Horry County, South Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Horry County averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Horry County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Horry County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year