Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newberry, SC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 221d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newberry
Newberry, South Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 221 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newberry) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Newberry area.
How Newberry compares to every U.S. city
Newberry'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 Newberry
MethodologyZooming out from Newberry's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
February 3.7"
March 4.3"
April 3.2"
May 3.4"
June 4.3"
July 4.0"
August 4.8"
September 4.0"
October 3.2"
November 3.5"
December 4.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
221 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,978
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,850
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Newberry's climate means for you
Newberry runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 221 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,978 heating and 1,850 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: Newberry, SC
Newberry, South Carolina runs an annual average of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°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 USC00386209, 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 Newberry should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 221 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 7. And on the energy front, 2,978 heating degree days and 1,850 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Newberry scores 88/100 (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 Newberry, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newberry, South Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Newberry get? ▼
Newberry receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newberry? ▼
Newberry 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 Newberry? ▼
Newberry has approximately 221 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newberry? ▼
Newberry has 2,978 heating degree days and 1,850 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 Newberry climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00386209 near Newberry.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00386209. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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