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Anderson, SC vs Bristol, TN

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Highlights

On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Bristol. Anderson averages 221 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bristol, Tennessee gets 43.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. Anderson, South Carolina gets 47.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Bristol averages 12.3 inches of snow per year. Anderson averages 1.7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Bristol, Tennessee
Summer High: the July high is around 85.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24.3
Rain: averages 43.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.3 inches of snow a year

Anderson, South Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30.5
Rain: averages 47.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.7 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Bristol

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

7.4 / 10

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Bristol, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Anderson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Anderson is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in South Carolina.

7.6 / 10

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Anderson, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Anderson, SC	Bristol, TN
January	52° / 31°	45° / 24°
February	57° / 34°	49° / 27°
March	64° / 40°	58° / 34°
April	73° / 48°	67° / 42°
May	80° / 57°	76° / 51°
June	87° / 66°	83° / 60°
July	90° / 69°	85° / 63°
August	89° / 69°	85° / 62°
September	83° / 62°	79° / 55°
October	73° / 50°	69° / 43°
November	64° / 40°	58° / 34°
December	54° / 33°	48° / 27°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anderson / Bristol

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	17 / 24	9 / 12	0 / 3
February	0 / 0	13 / 19	9 / 12	0 / 3
March	0 / 0	7 / 14	9 / 13	0 / 1
April	0 / 0	1 / 5	8 / 12	0 / 0
May	1 / 0	0 / 0	8 / 13	0 / 0
June	10 / 2	0 / 0	9 / 12	0 / 0
July	15 / 5	0 / 0	10 / 12	0 / 0
August	12 / 5	0 / 0	9 / 11	0 / 0
September	4 / 1	0 / 0	7 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	1 / 4	7 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	6 / 14	8 / 10	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	15 / 22	9 / 12	0 / 2

July is the hottest month for Anderson with an average high temperature of 89.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in South Carolina. In Anderson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Anderson are May, September and October.

July is the hottest month for Bristol with an average high temperature of 85.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Tennessee. In Bristol, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bristol are September, May and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anderson with an average of 30.5°. This is colder than most places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bristol with an average of 24.3°. This is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 42.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 59.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 101.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, 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.

In Bristol, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

December is the wettest month in Anderson with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.7 inches in Anderson means that it is wetter than most places in South Carolina.

July is the wettest month in Bristol with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.8 inches in Bristol means that it is one of the driest places in Tennessee.

July is the rainiest month in Anderson with 9.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 102.9 rainy days annually in Anderson, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Bristol with 12.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 134.3 rainy days annually in Bristol, which is one of the rainiest places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.7 inches in Anderson means that it is snowier than most places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 12.3 inches in Bristol means that it is one of the snowiest places in Tennessee.

January is the snowiest month in Anderson with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Bristol with 4.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Anderson, SC vs Bristol, TN

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anderson / Bristol

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anderson with an average of 30.5°. This is colder than most places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bristol with an average of 24.3°. This is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 42.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 59.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 101.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 1.7 inches in Anderson means that it is snowier than most places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 12.3 inches in Bristol means that it is one of the snowiest places in Tennessee.

January is the snowiest month in Anderson with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Bristol with 4.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Anderson / Bristol

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anderson with an average of 30.5°. This is colder than most places in South Carolina.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bristol with an average of 24.3°. This is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 42.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Carolina.In Bristol, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 59.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Carolina.In Bristol, there are 101.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 1.7 inches in Anderson means that it is snowier than most places in South Carolina.An annual snowfall of 12.3 inches in Bristol means that it is one of the snowiest places in Tennessee.

January is the snowiest month in Anderson with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Bristol with 4.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anderson with an average of 30.5°. This is colder than most places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bristol with an average of 24.3°. This is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 42.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Tennessee.

In Anderson, there are 59.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Carolina.

In Bristol, there are 101.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 1.7 inches in Anderson means that it is snowier than most places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 12.3 inches in Bristol means that it is one of the snowiest places in Tennessee.

January is the snowiest month in Anderson with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Bristol with 4.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.