Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hemingway, SC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 50.6"
- Annual precip
- 237d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hemingway
Hemingway, South Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 50.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 237 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
50.6"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hemingway) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hemingway area.
How Hemingway compares to every U.S. city
Hemingway's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hemingway
MethodologyZooming out from Hemingway's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 6.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 6.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
237 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,453
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,933
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hemingway's climate means for you
Hemingway runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 237 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,453 heating and 1,933 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: Hemingway, SC
Hemingway, South Carolina runs an annual average of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 53°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 USC00384111, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hemingway receives roughly 50.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 237 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 15. For energy use, 2,453 heating degree days and 1,933 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hemingway scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Hemingway, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hemingway, South Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Hemingway get? ▼
Hemingway receives 50.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hemingway? ▼
Hemingway has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hemingway? ▼
Hemingway has approximately 237 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 23 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hemingway? ▼
Hemingway has 2,453 heating degree days and 1,933 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 Hemingway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00384111 near Hemingway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00384111. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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