Clearwater, SC Climate


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The climate in Clearwater, SC is generally mild and pleasant throughout the year. Summers are usually hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and low 90s on average. Winters are mild and short, with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-40s to mid-60s. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, so visitors should plan for rain when traveling here. Snowfall is rare but possible during the winter months. Overall, Clearwater offers a moderate climate that makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities year round.

Clearwater, South Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Clearwater. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Clearwater gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Clearwater is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in South Carolina.

4.9 Summer - 7.3 Winter
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Clearwater, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateClearwater, South CarolinaUnited States
  47.4 in.38.1 in.
  0.6 in.27.8 in.
  103.7 days106.2 days
  222 days205 days
  92.5°85.8°
  35.0°21.7°
  7.37
  4.74.3
  148 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 Clearwater with an average high temperature of 92.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in South Carolina. In Clearwater, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Clearwater are October, April and May.
In Clearwater, there are 68.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in South Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Clearwater with an average of 35.0°. This is warmer than most places in South Carolina.
In Clearwater, there are 37.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in South Carolina.
In Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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.
July is the wettest month in Clearwater with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.4 inches in Clearwater means that it is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Clearwater with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 103.7 rainy days annually in Clearwater, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.6 inches in Clearwater means that it is less snowy than most places in South Carolina. January is the snowiest month in Clearwater with 0.3 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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