Edgefield County Climate
Edgefield County, South Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
62.7°F
Annual Precip
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Extreme Heat Days
80.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Edgefield County Weather
A typical humid southern climate
Edgefield County's 62.7°F average annual temperature is significantly higher than the national median. This consistent warmth defines the local agricultural and outdoor lifestyle.
Tracking the state average closely
Edgefield sits right at the heart of state norms, trailing the South Carolina average of 62.8°F by only 0.1 degrees. Its 48.2 inches of annual rain is also nearly identical to the state average of 48.9 inches.
Consistent with Piedmont patterns
The county shares a similar profile with its neighbors, maintaining a balanced 62.7°F annual temperature. It receives typical rainfall for the region, avoiding the heavier extremes found on the coast.
Eighty days of extreme heat
Summer heat is a major factor here, with 81 days hitting 90°F or higher and a July average of 80.9°F. Winters are brief and cool, averaging 45.9°F with less than an inch of snow.
Prioritize cooling and sun protection
Plan outdoor activities for early morning to avoid the 81 days of 90-degree heat. Since snow is rare at 0.8 inches, winter prep focus should remain on occasional pipe protection during the 44.0°F January lows.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.