Does it snow in South Carolina?

If you are traveling in the South Atlantic region of the United States, then you should consider including South Carolina in the list of tourist destinations of your adventure.

This charming southern state is characterized by its pleasant subtropical climate, with mild winters and summers so hot it will make you want to visit their incredible beaches and islands.

Visit South Carolina and enjoy more than 12 miles of pristine coastline on the charming Hilton Head Island, magical trails and unforgettable canoe rides through Congaree National Park, magnificent waterfalls in Caesars Head State Park, cities with architecture as old as it is impressive, and beautiful winter snowfall in cities such Greenville, Easley, and Anderson.

Snow in South Carolina? ❄

For starters, South Carolina, in addition to being one of the southernmost states in the United States, is a coastal state, as it borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Naturally, on average, both South Carolina's temperature and wind chill will be higher than most states with higher snowfall in the United States.

Despite this fact, it is possible to spot snowfall in South Carolina. Certainly, Beaufort, Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry are not the most appropriate counties to visit if you want to spot a snowfall in the middle of winter in South Carolina (maybe it's better to go there and enjoy their beautiful beaches during the summer).

In that case, it would be best to visit counties like Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, or Spartanburg.

The climate of South Carolina ⛅

SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Generally speaking, South Carolina has a subtropical climate, with temperatures that are pleasant in the winter and considerably high in the summer.

On average, the temperature is higher, throughout the year, in the coastal counties (Beaufort, Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry) than in the inland counties of South Carolina.

Similarly, the southern counties in the state experience higher temperatures than the counties that border North Carolina throughout the year.

Winter weather characteristics

• Average temperatures: 51.8 °F (11 °C) in the south and 41 °F (5 °C) in the northwest.
• Average minimum temperatures: 46.4 °F (8 °C) in the south and 35.6 °F (2 °C) in the northwest.
• Average maximum temperatures: 60.8 °F (16 °C) in the south and 53.6 °F (12 °C) in the northwest.
• Range of minimum and maximum temperatures: between -4 °F (-20 °C) and 78.8 °F (26 °C).
• Lowest recorded temperature: -18.4 °F (-28 °C) | January 21, 1985, at Caesars Head State Park, Greenville, South Carolina.

Summer weather characteristics

• Average temperatures: 80.6 °F (27 °C) in the south and 71.6 °F (22 °C) in the northwest.
• Average minimum temperatures: 75.2 °F (24 °C) in the south and 66.2 °C (19 °C) in the northwest.
• Average maximum temperatures: 89.6 °F (32 °C) in the south and 87.8 °F (31 °C) in the northwest.
• Range of minimum and maximum temperatures: between 50 °F (10 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
• Highest recorded temperature: 111.2 °F (44 °C) | September 4, 1925, Blackville, SC; September 8, 1925, Calhoun Falls, SC; and June 28, 1954, Camden, SC.).

Precipitation (rain and snow)

• Average annual rainfall range: between 44.88 inches (113.9 cm) and 70.86 inches (179.9 cm). These precipitation levels can only be recorded in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of northwestern South Carolina.
• Average annual snow precipitation range: between 0.78 inches (1.9 cm) and 7.08 inches (17,9 cm). Similarly, the heaviest snowfall in South Carolina is in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

When does it snow in South Carolina?

Does it snow in South Carolina in November?

Yes, it could snow in November. However, these early snowfalls rarely can be seen outside Oconee, Pickens, and Greenville counties (all located in northwestern South Carolina).

Does it snow in South Carolina in December?

Yes, it could snow in December. Once the winter season begins, it is common to see snowfall in almost all the territory of South Carolina, especially in the northwest of the state. In this region, there are chances (although remotes) of enjoying a White Christmas.

Does it snow in South Carolina in January?

Yes, it could snow in January. This is the month with the highest levels of snow accumulation in South Carolina. For example, in Easley, these levels exceed 3 inches (7.62 cm) thick.

Does it snow in South Carolina in February?

Yes, it could snow in February. This is the second month with the highest levels of snow accumulation in South Carolina. Compared to the previous month, snowfall decreased by between 20% and 40%. In addition, the snowfall disappeared completely in cities in the southeast of the state like Beaufort and Charleston.

Does it snow in South Carolina in March?

Yes, it could snow in March. Although, hopefully, only in the counties of the extreme northwest of South Carolina.

Where does it snow in South Carolina?

Taking the month of January as a reference because it is the one that exhibits the highest levels of snowfall during the winter, we present below a table in which we directly answer the question in this section (Where does it snow in South Carolina?):

How much does it snow in South Carolina?

Next, we expose a comparison chart of the average snow accumulation throughout a sliding 31-day period (centered on the day in question) in ten cities of South Carolina (Easley, Anderson, Aiken, Clemson, Florencia, Cayce, Columbia, Conway, Beaufort y Charleston):