Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Orangeburg Muni, SC Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 43.7"
- Annual precip
- 249d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Orangeburg Muni
Orangeburg Muni, South Carolina averages 65°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 43.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 249 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
43.7"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Orangeburg Muni) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Orangeburg Muni area.
How Orangeburg Muni compares to every U.S. city
Orangeburg Muni'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Orangeburg Muni
MethodologyOrangeburg Muni'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 | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 22.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
249 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,195
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,234
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Orangeburg Muni's climate means for you
Orangeburg Muni runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 249 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,195 heating and 2,234 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: Orangeburg Muni, SC
Based on station USW00053854 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Orangeburg Muni, South Carolina averages 65°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 54°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Orangeburg Muni receives roughly 43.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 249 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 19. For energy use, 2,195 heating degree days and 2,234 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Orangeburg Muni scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Orangeburg Muni, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Orangeburg Muni, South Carolina is 65°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Orangeburg Muni get? ▼
Orangeburg Muni receives 43.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Orangeburg Muni? ▼
Orangeburg Muni 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 Orangeburg Muni? ▼
Orangeburg Muni has approximately 249 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Orangeburg Muni? ▼
Orangeburg Muni has 2,195 heating degree days and 2,234 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 Orangeburg Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053854 near Orangeburg Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053854. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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