The climate of Darlington County is temperate. The summers are hot and humid, with much of the rainfall occurring between May and September averaging 35 % of the annual total.
The fall begins at the end of September and continues into November. This period encompasses maximal amounts of sunshine, low amounts of precipitation and stable temperatures.
Winter in Darlington is relatively mild, with only a few cold waves, mixed with variable precipitation accounting for 21% of the annual total. Freezing rain and snow flurries can happen, but seldom last a couple of days.
Spring marks the beginning of rapid changes, with gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.
The following is a quick facts look at climate in Darlington County. Additional information is available at the SC Climatology Office at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/climate/sco
Highest Maximum: 108 F, July 21, 1977, August 2, 1999 Lowest Minimum: 1 F, January 21, 1985
Annual Average: Maximum 75.5 F Mean 63.9 F Minimum 52.2 F
Precipitation Summary (1915-2006) Highest Daily Rainfall: 10.10 Inches, July 15, 1916 Annual Average Rainfall: 47.14 Inches Wettest Year: 65.64 Inches, 1994 Driest Year: 24.88 Inches, 2001 Mean Snowfall: .6 Inch Largest Snowfall: 18.0 Inches,February 10 1973 |
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Gordon McBride Interim Director
Darlington County Economic Development Partnership 131 Cashua Street Darlington, South Carolina 29532
Phone: (843) 398-4600 Fax: (843) 398-4603
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Temperature Summary (1893-2006)
