Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation, SC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.9"
- Annual precip
- 280d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Edisto IS Middleton Plantation
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation, South Carolina averages 67°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.9"
- annual precipitation
- 280 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Edisto IS Middleton Plantation) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Edisto IS Middleton Plantation area.
How Edisto IS Middleton Plantation compares to every U.S. city
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation'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 Edisto IS Middleton Plantation
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Edisto IS Middleton Plantation's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 6.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 7.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
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
1,796
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,431
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Edisto IS Middleton Plantation's climate means for you
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation runs 67°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 1,796 heating and 2,431 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 IS Middleton Plantation, SC
An annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Edisto IS Middleton Plantation, South Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00382735 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Edisto IS Middleton Plantation receives roughly 51.9 inches of precipitation each 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. For energy use, 1,796 heating degree days and 2,431 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 IS Middleton Plantation scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 Edisto IS Middleton Plantation, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Edisto IS Middleton Plantation, South Carolina is 67°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Edisto IS Middleton Plantation get? ▼
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation receives 51.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Edisto IS Middleton Plantation? ▼
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation 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 Edisto IS Middleton Plantation? ▼
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation 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 IS Middleton Plantation? ▼
Edisto IS Middleton Plantation has 1,796 heating degree days and 2,431 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 IS Middleton Plantation climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00382735 near Edisto IS Middleton Plantation.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00382735. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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