Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Clemson Oconee CO, SC Climate
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- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 49.0"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Clemson Oconee CO
Clemson Oconee CO, South Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 49.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 235 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
71°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
49.0"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Clemson Oconee CO) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Clemson Oconee CO area.
How Clemson Oconee CO compares to every U.S. city
Clemson Oconee CO'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 Clemson Oconee CO
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Clemson Oconee CO, 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 4.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 4.9"
12.6 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,960
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,666
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Clemson Oconee CO's climate means for you
Clemson Oconee CO runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,960 heating and 1,666 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: Clemson Oconee CO, SC
Based on station USW00053850 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Clemson Oconee CO, South Carolina averages 61°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Clemson Oconee CO averages 49.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 11. Turning to energy use, 2,960 heating degree days and 1,666 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clemson Oconee CO 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 Clemson Oconee CO, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Clemson Oconee CO, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Clemson Oconee CO get? ▼
Clemson Oconee CO receives 49.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Clemson Oconee CO? ▼
Clemson Oconee CO 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 Clemson Oconee CO? ▼
Clemson Oconee CO has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 21 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Clemson Oconee CO? ▼
Clemson Oconee CO has 2,960 heating degree days and 1,666 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 Clemson Oconee CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053850 near Clemson Oconee CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053850. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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