Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake Greenwood, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 47.3"
- Annual precip
- 217d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake Greenwood
Lake Greenwood, 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
- 47.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 217 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
49°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Greenwood) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lake Greenwood area.
How Lake Greenwood compares to every U.S. city
Lake Greenwood'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 Lake Greenwood
MethodologyLake Greenwood'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 | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3" | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.1"
February 3.8"
March 4.5"
April 3.4"
May 3.5"
June 4.3"
July 3.9"
August 4.6"
September 3.8"
October 3.3"
November 3.6"
December 4.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
217 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,187
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,691
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake Greenwood's climate means for you
Lake Greenwood runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 217 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,187 heating and 1,691 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: Lake Greenwood, SC
Lake Greenwood, South Carolina runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 49°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 USC00384896, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lake Greenwood should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 217 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 4. And on the energy front, 3,187 heating degree days and 1,691 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Greenwood scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lake Greenwood, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake Greenwood, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lake Greenwood get? ▼
Lake Greenwood receives 47.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Greenwood? ▼
Lake Greenwood 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 Lake Greenwood? ▼
Lake Greenwood has approximately 217 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Greenwood? ▼
Lake Greenwood has 3,187 heating degree days and 1,691 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 Lake Greenwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00384896 near Lake Greenwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00384896. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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