Fairfield County, SC has a pleasant climate year-round, with hot summers and mild winters. The average summer temperature is around 78°F and the average winter temperature is around 49°F. The county also experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, averaging about 45 inches annually. Fairfield County generally has a somewhat sunny climate with around 216 sunny days per year. The county rarely receives snowfall, but there are occasional light snowfalls during the winter months. Overall, Fairfield County's climate is ideal for outdoor activities throughout the year, from swimming in the summer to fishing in the fall.
Fairfield County, South Carolina gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairfield County averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Fairfield County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairfield County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year