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Marion, SC vs Laurel, MD

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On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Laurel. Marion averages 212 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Laurel, Maryland gets 44.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Marion, South Carolina gets 47.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Laurel averages 13.2 inches of snow per year. Marion averages 0.9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Laurel, Maryland
Summer High: the July high is around 87.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.7
Rain: averages 44.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.2 inches of snow a year

Marion, South Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 91.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32.1
Rain: averages 47.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.9 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Laurel

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Laurel is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maryland.

7.3 / 10

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

Marion

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

7.4 / 10

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Marion, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Marion, SC	Laurel, MD
January	54° / 32°	42° / 24°
February	59° / 34°	46° / 26°
March	67° / 41°	54° / 33°
April	75° / 48°	66° / 43°
May	82° / 57°	75° / 53°
June	89° / 66°	83° / 62°
July	91° / 70°	88° / 67°
August	89° / 69°	86° / 66°
September	84° / 63°	79° / 58°
October	75° / 51°	68° / 46°
November	66° / 41°	57° / 36°
December	57° / 34°	46° / 28°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Marion / Laurel

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	16 / 25	9 / 9	0 / 2
February	0 / 0	12 / 22	8 / 8	0 / 1
March	0 / 0	5 / 14	8 / 10	0 / 0
April	1 / 0	1 / 3	7 / 10	0 / 0
May	3 / 1	0 / 0	9 / 11	0 / 0
June	13 / 5	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
July	19 / 12	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
August	13 / 8	0 / 0	10 / 8	0 / 0
September	4 / 2	0 / 0	7 / 8	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	1 / 2	7 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	6 / 10	7 / 8	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	15 / 21	8 / 9	0 / 1

July is the hottest month for Marion with an average high temperature of 91.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in South Carolina. In Marion, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Marion are October, April and May.

July is the hottest month for Laurel with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Maryland. In Laurel, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Laurel are September, May and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marion with an average of 32.1°. This is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, there are 53.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, there are 54.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

In Laurel, there are 97.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, 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 Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

August is the wettest month in Marion with 6.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.9 inches in Marion means that it is wetter than most places in South Carolina.

May is the wettest month in Laurel with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.5 inches in Laurel means that it is wetter than most places in Maryland.

July is the rainiest month in Marion with 10.4 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 98.6 rainy days annually in Marion, which is less rainy than most places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Laurel with 10.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 108.2 rainy days annually in Laurel, which is less rainy than most places in Maryland. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Marion means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Marion with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 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:
Marion, SC vs Laurel, MD

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Marion / Laurel

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marion with an average of 32.1°. This is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, there are 53.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Marion means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Marion with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Marion / Laurel

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marion with an average of 32.1°. This is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, there are 53.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, 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 Laurel, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Marion means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Marion with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Marion with an average of 32.1°. This is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laurel with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Maryland.

In Marion, there are 53.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

In Laurel, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maryland.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Marion means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Laurel means that it is less snowy than most places in Maryland.

January is the snowiest month in Marion with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Laurel with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.