Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Orangeburg, SC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 50.5"
- Annual precip
- 247d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Orangeburg
Orangeburg, South Carolina averages 66°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 50.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 247 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Orangeburg) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Orangeburg area.
How Orangeburg compares to every U.S. city
Orangeburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Orangeburg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Orangeburg, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.1" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 0.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 5.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
247 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,095
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,337
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Orangeburg's climate means for you
Orangeburg runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 247 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,095 heating and 2,337 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, SC
Orangeburg, South Carolina runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 54°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 USC00386527, 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 Orangeburg should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 50.5 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 247 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 15. And on the energy front, 2,095 heating degree days and 2,337 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 scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Orangeburg, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Orangeburg, South Carolina is 66°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Orangeburg get? ▼
Orangeburg receives 50.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Orangeburg? ▼
Orangeburg has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Orangeburg? ▼
Orangeburg has approximately 247 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Orangeburg? ▼
Orangeburg has 2,095 heating degree days and 2,337 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00386527 near Orangeburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00386527. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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