Zip 29572 (Myrtle Beach, SC) Climate

Myrtle Beach, SC is known for its mild subtropical climate, which can be enjoyed year-round. During the summer months, temperatures generally stay in the upper 80s and low 90s with high humidity levels. Winters are mild and experience average temperatures in the mid-50s. The area typically experiences between 50 and 60 inches of precipitation each year, with more rain falling during the summer than during winter months. Visitors to Myrtle Beach can expect plenty of sunshine throughout the year and enjoy a great variety of outdoor activities without feeling too hot or too cold.

Myrtle Beach (zip 29572), South Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Myrtle Beach (zip 29572) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Myrtle Beach (zip 29572). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Myrtle Beach (zip 29572) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 35
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 29572 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Carolina.

5.3 Summer - 7.4 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 29572 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	United States
	51.8 in.	38.1 in.
	1.1 in.	27.8 in.
	112.0 days	106.2 days
	215 days	205 days
	88.8°	85.8°
	34.9°	21.7°
	7.4	7
	5.1	4.3
	25 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 the 29572 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in South Carolina. In the 29572 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 29572 zip code are October, May and April.

In the 29572 zip code, there are 28.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in South Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 29572 zip code with an average of 34.9°. This is warmer than most places in South Carolina.

In the 29572 zip code, there are 35.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in South Carolina.

In the 29572 zip code, 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 the 29572 zip code can be oppressive 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 the 29572 zip code with 7.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.8 inches in the 29572 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in South Carolina.

August is the rainiest month in the 29572 zip code with 12.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 112.0 rainy days annually in the 29572 zip code, which is one of the rainiest places in South Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.1 inches in the 29572 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in South Carolina. December is the snowiest month in the 29572 zip code with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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