Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
N, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 54.5"
- Annual precip
- 225d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for N
N, 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
- 54.5"
- annual precipitation
- 225 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
54.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (N) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the N area.
How N compares to every U.S. city
N'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 N
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. N'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2" | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7" | 0.0 | 27.2 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.3"
February 4.0"
March 4.2"
April 3.3"
May 3.6"
June 5.2"
July 7.7"
August 6.4"
September 4.4"
October 3.5"
November 3.6"
December 4.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
225 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,514
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,182
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What N's climate means for you
N runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 225 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,514 heating and 2,182 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, SC
Based on station USC00386299 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, N, South Carolina averages 64°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
N averages 54.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 225 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 6. As for energy demand, 2,514 heating degree days and 2,182 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 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 N, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in N, South Carolina is 64°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does N get? ▼
N receives 54.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for N? ▼
N 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 N? ▼
N has approximately 225 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in N? ▼
N has 2,514 heating degree days and 2,182 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00386299 near N.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00386299. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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