Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Little Mtn, SC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 46.0"
- Annual precip
- 234d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Little Mtn
Little Mtn, South Carolina averages 63°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 46.0"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 234 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
46.0"
Annual Snow
1.4"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Plus 1.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Little Mtn) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Little Mtn area.
How Little Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Little Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Little Mtn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Little Mtn'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 0.8" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 0.2" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | 0.2" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 0.2" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 0.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 0.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
7.2 days with precipitation
December 4.2"
Snow: 0.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
234 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,578
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,012
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Little Mtn's climate means for you
Little Mtn runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 234 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,578 heating and 2,012 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: Little Mtn, SC
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 53°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Little Mtn, South Carolina. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00385200 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. Little Mtn receives roughly 46.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 234 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 22 and the first fall freeze near November 11. For energy use, 2,578 heating degree days and 2,012 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Little Mtn scores 93/100 (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 Little Mtn, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Little Mtn, South Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Little Mtn get? ▼
Little Mtn receives 46.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Little Mtn? ▼
Little Mtn has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Little Mtn? ▼
Little Mtn has approximately 234 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 22 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Little Mtn? ▼
Little Mtn has 2,578 heating degree days and 2,012 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 Little Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00385200 near Little Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00385200. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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