Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Camden, SC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Camden
Camden, South Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 214 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Camden) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Camden area.
How Camden compares to every U.S. city
Camden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Camden
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Camden, 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 18.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,022
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,673
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Camden's climate means for you
Camden runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,022 heating and 1,673 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: Camden, SC
In Camden, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00381310, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Camden should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 3,022 heating degree days and 1,673 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Camden scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Camden, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Camden, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Camden get? ▼
Camden receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Camden? ▼
Camden has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Camden? ▼
Camden has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Camden? ▼
Camden has 3,022 heating degree days and 1,673 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 Camden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00381310 near Camden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00381310. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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