Hampton County Climate
Hampton County, South Carolina
Avg Annual Temp
65.6°F
Annual Precip
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
79.95
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hampton County Weather
One of the nation's warmer spots
Hampton County's 65.6°F average annual temperature is significantly higher than the national median. It features a deep southern climate with very short, mild winters.
Warmer than the state average
Hampton is a heat leader, sitting 2.8 degrees above the South Carolina average of 62.8°F. Its rainfall of 49.4 inches tracks very closely to the state average of 48.9 inches.
Leading the region in warmth
Hampton is consistently warmer than its inland neighbors, maintaining a 65.6°F annual average. Its rainfall is typical for the Lowcountry, providing 49.4 inches of precipitation annually.
Intense heat and very warm winters
The county experiences 80 days of extreme heat over 90°F, one of the highest in the state. Winter is the warmest in this group, averaging 50.9°F with only 0.1 inches of snow.
Focus on extreme heat prep
With 80 days of 90-degree weather, high-efficiency cooling is the top priority for residents. Heavy winter coats are rarely needed, as January averages a very mild 49.1°F.
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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.