Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winthrop Univ, SC Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 42.6"
- Annual precip
- 223d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winthrop Univ
Winthrop Univ, South Carolina averages 62°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 42.6"
- annual precipitation
- 223 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winthrop Univ) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Winthrop Univ area.
How Winthrop Univ compares to every U.S. city
Winthrop Univ's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Winthrop Univ
MethodologyWinthrop Univ'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 | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9" | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
223 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,872
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,839
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Winthrop Univ's climate means for you
Winthrop Univ runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 223 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,872 heating and 1,839 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: Winthrop Univ, SC
Winthrop Univ, South Carolina runs an annual average of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 51°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 USC00389350, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Winthrop Univ averages 42.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 223 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 27 and the first fall freeze near November 5. Turning to energy use, 2,872 heating degree days and 1,839 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winthrop Univ scores 88/100 (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 Winthrop Univ, SC? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winthrop Univ, South Carolina is 62°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Winthrop Univ get? ▼
Winthrop Univ receives 42.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winthrop Univ? ▼
Winthrop Univ has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Winthrop Univ? ▼
Winthrop Univ has approximately 223 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 27 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winthrop Univ? ▼
Winthrop Univ has 2,872 heating degree days and 1,839 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 Winthrop Univ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00389350 near Winthrop Univ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00389350. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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