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United States / South Carolina / No Metro Area / Lee County / Lynchburg / Zip Codes
Lynchburg, SC enjoys a temperate climate year-round with mild winters and warm summers. Average temperatures in the summer range from the low 70s to the high 80s, while winter average temperatures range from the low 40s to mid-60s. The humidity is relatively low throughout the year, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year round. Precipitation levels stay relatively consistent throughout the year with occasional short periods of rainfall in spring and fall. Overall, Lynchburg experiences an enjoyable climate for those looking to escape hotter or colder climates.

Lynchburg, South Carolina gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lynchburg averages 1 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 Lynchburg. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lynchburg 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

5.7 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Lynchburg, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLynchburg, South CarolinaUnited States
  45.8 in.38.1 in.
  0.5 in.27.8 in.
  104.2 days106.2 days
  216 days205 days
  90.9°85.8°
  31.9°21.7°
  7.47
  4.84.3
  151 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 Lynchburg with an average high temperature of 90.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in South Carolina. In Lynchburg, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lynchburg are October, April and May.
In Lynchburg, there are 54.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lynchburg with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.
In Lynchburg, there are 54.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Carolina.
In Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg 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.
August is the wettest month in Lynchburg with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.8 inches in Lynchburg means that it is drier than most places in South Carolina.
July is the rainiest month in Lynchburg with 11.1 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 104.2 rainy days annually in Lynchburg, which is rainier 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.
An annual snowfall of 0.5 inches in Lynchburg means that it is less snowy than most places in South Carolina. February is the snowiest month in Lynchburg with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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