Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bamberg, SC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 48.5"
- Annual precip
- 239d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bamberg
Bamberg, South Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 48.5"
- annual precipitation
- 239 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
48.5"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bamberg) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Bamberg area.
How Bamberg compares to every U.S. city
Bamberg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bamberg
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bamberg captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 0.3" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 0.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
8.2 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 5.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
239 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,284
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,094
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bamberg's climate means for you
Bamberg runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 239 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,284 heating and 2,094 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: Bamberg, SC
In Bamberg, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00380448, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bamberg averages 48.5 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 239 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 18 and the first fall freeze near November 12. Turning to energy use, 2,284 heating degree days and 2,094 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bamberg scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bamberg, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bamberg, South Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Bamberg get? ▼
Bamberg receives 48.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bamberg? ▼
Bamberg has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bamberg? ▼
Bamberg has approximately 239 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 18 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bamberg? ▼
Bamberg has 2,284 heating degree days and 2,094 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 Bamberg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00380448 near Bamberg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00380448. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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