Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Greenwood CO, SC Climate
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- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 42.0"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Greenwood CO
Greenwood 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
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 42.0"
- annual precipitation
- 215 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
73°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
42.0"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Greenwood CO) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Greenwood CO area.
How Greenwood CO compares to every U.S. city
Greenwood 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 Greenwood CO
MethodologyGreenwood CO's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8" | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 12.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,048
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,676
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Greenwood CO's climate means for you
Greenwood CO runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,048 heating and 1,676 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: Greenwood CO, SC
In Greenwood CO, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00053874, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Greenwood CO averages 42.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 215 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 2. Turning to energy use, 3,048 heating degree days and 1,676 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Greenwood CO scores 88/100 (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 Greenwood CO, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Greenwood CO, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Greenwood CO get? ▼
Greenwood CO receives 42.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Greenwood CO? ▼
Greenwood 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 Greenwood CO? ▼
Greenwood CO has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Greenwood CO? ▼
Greenwood CO has 3,048 heating degree days and 1,676 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 Greenwood CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053874 near Greenwood CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053874. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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