Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winnsboro, SC Climate
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- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 45.1"
- Annual precip
- 220d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winnsboro
Winnsboro, South Carolina averages 61°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 45.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 220 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
73°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winnsboro) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Winnsboro area.
How Winnsboro compares to every U.S. city
Winnsboro'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 Winnsboro
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Winnsboro, 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 4.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
220 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,107
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,750
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Winnsboro's climate means for you
Winnsboro runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 220 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,107 heating and 1,750 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: Winnsboro, SC
In Winnsboro, South Carolina, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00389327, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Winnsboro should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.1 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 220 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 6. And on the energy front, 3,107 heating degree days and 1,750 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winnsboro scores 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Winnsboro, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winnsboro, South Carolina is 61°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Winnsboro get? ▼
Winnsboro receives 45.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winnsboro? ▼
Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro? ▼
Winnsboro has approximately 220 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winnsboro? ▼
Winnsboro has 3,107 heating degree days and 1,750 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 Winnsboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00389327 near Winnsboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00389327. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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