Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
N Myrtle Bch, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 48.5"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for N Myrtle Bch
N Myrtle Bch, South Carolina averages 64°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 48.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 252 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
73°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
48.5"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (N Myrtle Bch) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the N Myrtle Bch area.
How N Myrtle Bch compares to every U.S. city
N Myrtle Bch's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for N Myrtle Bch
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For N Myrtle Bch, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 5.4"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 6.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 6.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,343
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,003
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What N Myrtle Bch's climate means for you
N Myrtle Bch runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,343 heating and 2,003 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: N Myrtle Bch, SC
In N Myrtle Bch, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00093718, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in N Myrtle Bch should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 48.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 13 and the first fall freeze near November 20. And on the energy front, 2,343 heating degree days and 2,003 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, N Myrtle Bch scores 92/100 (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 N Myrtle Bch, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in N Myrtle Bch, South Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does N Myrtle Bch get? ▼
N Myrtle Bch receives 48.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for N Myrtle Bch? ▼
N Myrtle Bch has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in N Myrtle Bch? ▼
N Myrtle Bch has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in N Myrtle Bch? ▼
N Myrtle Bch has 2,343 heating degree days and 2,003 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 N Myrtle Bch climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093718 near N Myrtle Bch.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093718. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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