Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wateree Dam, SC Climate
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- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 38.3"
- Annual precip
- 236d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wateree Dam
Wateree Dam, South Carolina averages 63°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 38.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 236 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wateree Dam) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Wateree Dam area.
How Wateree Dam compares to every U.S. city
Wateree Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wateree Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Wateree Dam, 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
236 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,759
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,024
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wateree Dam's climate means for you
Wateree Dam runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 236 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,759 heating and 2,024 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
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These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Wateree Dam, SC
In Wateree Dam, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00388979, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Wateree Dam sees about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 236 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 14. On the energy side, 2,759 heating degree days and 2,024 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wateree Dam scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wateree Dam, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wateree Dam, South Carolina is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Wateree Dam get? ▼
Wateree Dam receives 38.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wateree Dam? ▼
Wateree Dam has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wateree Dam? ▼
Wateree Dam has approximately 236 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 23 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wateree Dam? ▼
Wateree Dam has 2,759 heating degree days and 2,024 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 Wateree Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00388979 near Wateree Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00388979. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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