Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Allendale, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 48.8"
- Annual precip
- 224d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Allendale
Allendale, South Carolina averages 63°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 48.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 224 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
48.8"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Allendale) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Allendale area.
How Allendale compares to every U.S. city
Allendale's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Allendale
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Allendale, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 5.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
224 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,498
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,930
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Allendale's climate means for you
Allendale runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 224 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,498 heating and 1,930 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Allendale, SC
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Allendale, South Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00380126 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Allendale averages 48.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 224 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 28 and the first fall freeze near November 7. Turning to energy use, 2,498 heating degree days and 1,930 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Allendale scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Allendale, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Allendale, South Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Allendale get? ▼
Allendale receives 48.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Allendale? ▼
Allendale has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Allendale? ▼
Allendale has approximately 224 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 28 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Allendale? ▼
Allendale has 2,498 heating degree days and 1,930 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Allendale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00380126 near Allendale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00380126. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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