Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pickens, SC Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 56.7"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pickens
Pickens, South Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 56.7"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 216 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
56.7"
Annual Snow
1.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.7"
Plus 1.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pickens) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Pickens area.
How Pickens compares to every U.S. city
Pickens's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pickens
MethodologyZooming out from Pickens'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2" | 0.4" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 0.2" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7" | 0.4" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.2"
Snow: 0.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
Snow: 0.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
Snow: 0.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,229
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,643
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Pickens's climate means for you
Pickens runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,229 heating and 1,643 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: Pickens, SC
Pickens, South Carolina runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 49°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 USC00386831, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Pickens averages 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 3. Turning to energy use, 3,229 heating degree days and 1,643 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pickens scores 83/100 (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 Pickens, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pickens, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Pickens get? ▼
Pickens receives 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pickens? ▼
Pickens has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pickens? ▼
Pickens has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pickens? ▼
Pickens has 3,229 heating degree days and 1,643 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 Pickens climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00386831 near Pickens.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00386831. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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