Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Conway, SC Climate
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- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 55.2"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Conway
Conway, South Carolina averages 65°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 55.2"
- annual precipitation
- 252 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
55.2"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Conway) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Conway area.
How Conway compares to every U.S. city
Conway'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 Conway
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Conway 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 | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 6.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 7.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 6.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
8.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,288
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,141
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Conway's climate means for you
Conway runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,288 heating and 2,141 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: Conway, SC
Conway, South Carolina runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°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 USC00381997, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Conway averages 55.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 22. Turning to energy use, 2,288 heating degree days and 2,141 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Conway scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Conway, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Conway, South Carolina is 65°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Conway get? ▼
Conway receives 55.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Conway? ▼
Conway 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 Conway? ▼
Conway has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Conway? ▼
Conway has 2,288 heating degree days and 2,141 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 Conway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00381997 near Conway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00381997. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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