Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Jocassee, SC Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 87.3"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Jocassee
Jocassee, South Carolina averages 54°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 87.3"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 174 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
87.3"
Annual Snow
3.5"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
87.3"
Plus 3.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jocassee) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Jocassee area.
How Jocassee compares to every U.S. city
Jocassee's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Jocassee
MethodologyJocassee'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1" | 1.4" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 6.2" | 0.7" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.3" | 0.2" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.7" | 1.2" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 8.1"
Snow: 1.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 6.2"
Snow: 0.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 7.3"
Snow: 0.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 6.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
May 6.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 7.8"
12.8 days with precipitation
July 7.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 8.9"
12.8 days with precipitation
September 7.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 6.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 7.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 7.7"
Snow: 1.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,608
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
433
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Jocassee's climate means for you
Jocassee runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,608 heating and 433 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: Jocassee, SC
In Jocassee, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00384581, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Jocassee should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 87.3 inches, with 3.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 17. And on the energy front, 4,608 heating degree days and 433 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jocassee scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 Jocassee, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Jocassee, South Carolina is 54°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Jocassee get? ▼
Jocassee receives 87.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jocassee? ▼
Jocassee has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jocassee? ▼
Jocassee has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jocassee? ▼
Jocassee has 4,608 heating degree days and 433 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Jocassee climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00384581 near Jocassee.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00384581. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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