Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Brookgreen Gardens, SC Climate
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- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 55.3"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 55.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 245 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
73°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
55.3"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Brookgreen Gardens) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Brookgreen Gardens area.
How Brookgreen Gardens compares to every U.S. city
Brookgreen Gardens's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Brookgreen Gardens
MethodologyZooming out from Brookgreen Gardens's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 7.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 6.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 7.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 5.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,336
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,921
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Brookgreen Gardens's climate means for you
Brookgreen Gardens runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,336 heating and 1,921 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: Brookgreen Gardens, SC
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina runs an annual average of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 54°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00381093, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Brookgreen Gardens should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 55.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 245 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 18. And on the energy front, 2,336 heating degree days and 1,921 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Brookgreen Gardens scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Brookgreen Gardens, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Brookgreen Gardens get? ▼
Brookgreen Gardens receives 55.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Brookgreen Gardens? ▼
Brookgreen Gardens has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Brookgreen Gardens? ▼
Brookgreen Gardens has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 18 and the first fall freeze around November 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Brookgreen Gardens? ▼
Brookgreen Gardens has 2,336 heating degree days and 1,921 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 Brookgreen Gardens climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00381093 near Brookgreen Gardens.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00381093. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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