Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Edisto Beach SP, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 280d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Edisto Beach SP
Edisto Beach SP, South Carolina averages 66°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 280 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Edisto Beach SP) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Edisto Beach SP area.
How Edisto Beach SP compares to every U.S. city
Edisto Beach SP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Edisto Beach SP
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Edisto Beach SP 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 3.1 | 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
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
280 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,015
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,217
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Edisto Beach SP's climate means for you
Edisto Beach SP runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 280 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,015 heating and 2,217 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: Edisto Beach SP, SC
In Edisto Beach SP, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00382730, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Edisto Beach SP sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 280 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near December 6. On the energy side, 2,015 heating degree days and 2,217 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Edisto Beach SP scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Edisto Beach SP, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Edisto Beach SP, South Carolina is 66°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Edisto Beach SP get? ▼
Edisto Beach SP receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Edisto Beach SP? ▼
Edisto Beach SP has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Edisto Beach SP? ▼
Edisto Beach SP has approximately 280 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Edisto Beach SP? ▼
Edisto Beach SP has 2,015 heating degree days and 2,217 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 Edisto Beach SP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00382730 near Edisto Beach SP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00382730. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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