Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chesterfield, SC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 49.8"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chesterfield
Chesterfield, 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
- 49.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 216 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
75°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
49.8"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chesterfield) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Chesterfield area.
How Chesterfield compares to every U.S. city
Chesterfield'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 Chesterfield
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Chesterfield 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 8.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 23.4 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
February 3.1"
March 3.9"
April 3.6"
May 3.5"
June 4.7"
July 5.4"
August 5.7"
September 5.0"
October 3.9"
November 3.3"
December 3.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,789
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,990
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chesterfield's climate means for you
Chesterfield runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,789 heating and 1,990 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: Chesterfield, SC
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Chesterfield, South Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00381645 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Chesterfield averages 49.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 3. As for energy demand, 2,789 heating degree days and 1,990 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chesterfield scores 88/100 (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 Chesterfield, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chesterfield, South Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Chesterfield get? ▼
Chesterfield receives 49.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chesterfield? ▼
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield? ▼
Chesterfield has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chesterfield? ▼
Chesterfield has 2,789 heating degree days and 1,990 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 Chesterfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00381645 near Chesterfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00381645. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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