South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate, which is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. It experiences all four seasons, with winter temperatures rarely falling below freezing. Summertime temperatures can rise to the high 90s and occasionally reach triple digits. The coastal regions experience more moderate temperatures than the inland areas of the state. South Carolina is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes, particularly during hurricane season from June to November. Precipitation in the state is abundant, with annual average precipitation ranging from approximately 43 inches in the north-central region of the state to 51 inches in the south-central region.
South Carolina, South Carolina gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina. The US average is 205 sunny days.
South Carolina gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 33
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year