East Gaffney, SC has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-80s to the high 90s, while winter is much cooler with average temperatures in the low 40s. The area experiences an average of 50 inches of rain per year, most of which falls between May and September. East Gaffney also has a moderate amount of snowfall each year, usually falling in January and February. High humidity levels are common throughout the summer months and can cause extreme discomfort during peak heat waves.
East Gaffney, South Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
East Gaffney averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in East Gaffney. The US average is 205 sunny days.
East Gaffney gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 26
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year