Oconee County, SC has a mild climate, with temperatures rarely reaching extreme highs or lows. The average temperature ranges from the mid 50s in winter to the mid 80s in summer. Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are relatively mild and wet. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, though it is heaviest during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall is rare; however, if it does occur, it is usually in late January or early February. Overall, Oconee County enjoys a pleasant climate that supports a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Oconee County, South Carolina gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Oconee County averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Oconee County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Oconee County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year