State park in South Carolina

Hunting Island State Park Weather Forecast

Hunting Island State Park weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 78°F now🕔 11:43 AM local📅 Best: March, April, June, September and November

Summary

Hunting Island State Park is a state park in South Carolina. Hunting Island State Park is known for a maritime forest and lighthouse.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Hunting Island State Park with overcast. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 75°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hunting Island State Park is March, April, June, September and November. The climate is temperate. January, August and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 247 mi away. Nearby highlights include Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach, Chimney Rock State Park and Blue Spring State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 3.4°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hunting Island State Park today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Hunting Island State Park

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Hunting Island State Park right now

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78°F
Overcast · feels like 85°F
Humidity85%
Wind7 mph SW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality54 · Moderate
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset7:58 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:43 AM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

4 AM☁️78°14%7 mph
5 AM☁️77°15%7 mph
6 AM🌙76°12%8 mph
7 AM☀️75°8%9 mph
8 AM☀️76°7%7 mph
9 AM☀️79°5%8 mph
10 AM☀️82°5%8 mph
11 AM☀️86°4%10 mph
12 PM☁️89°4%11 mph
1 PM🌤️90°4%9 mph
2 PM🌤️89°8%16 mph
3 PM☁️88°10%16 mph
4 PM☁️88°15%16 mph
5 PM☁️86°24%12 mph
6 PM⛈️80°20%6 mph
7 PM⛈️78°29%17 mph
8 PM🌦️78°29%12 mph
9 PM☁️79°17%11 mph
10 PM☁️79°12%9 mph
11 PM🌙79°10%9 mph
12 AM🌙79°7%9 mph
1 AM🌙79°5%10 mph
2 AM🌙80°3%10 mph
3 AM🌙78°1%11 mph

16-day forecast for Hunting Island State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22⛈️ Violent showers90° / 75°29% · 1,2 in17 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast91° / 76°10%15 mph8
Mon, Aug 24⛈️ Thunderstorm95° / 77°19% · 0,1 in17 mph7
Tue, Aug 25⛈️ Violent showers93° / 73°38% · 1,0 in14 mph8
Wed, Aug 26⛈️ Thunderstorm91° / 73°41% · 0,1 in15 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle93° / 75°50% · 0,1 in11 mph8
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm86° / 74°50% · 0,4 in10 mph5
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast95° / 75°38%11 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast92° / 80°33%12 mph8
Mon, Aug 31⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 77°23% · 0,2 in10 mph8
Tue, Sep 1⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 78°15% · 0,2 in13 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast95° / 77°52%10 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast98° / 78°46%11 mph8
Fri, Sep 4⛈️ Thunderstorm90° / 73°34% · 0,2 in9 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 74°36% · 0,0 in8 mph7
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky-- / --45%--

Climate in Hunting Island State Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January56°41°2,6 in★★★☆☆
February61°46°2,4 in★★★★
March69°53°3,4 in★★★★
April74°60°2,4 in★★★★
May81°69°4,6 in★★★★
June87°74°3,3 in★★★★
July90°78°4,6 in★★★★
August86°76°9,5 in★★★☆☆
September82°71°4,0 in★★★★
October76°62°4,3 in★★★★
November69°54°1,9 in★★★★
December60°47°4,1 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Hunting Island State Park

54
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.51.8 µg/m³
PM101.8 µg/m³
Ozone124 µg/m³
NO₂0.9 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset7:58 PM
Daylight13h 8m
Solar noon1:24 PM
Golden hour (am)6:50 AM - 7:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:58 PM - 7:58 PM
Blue hour (am)6:20 AM - 6:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 69%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset1:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Hunting Island State Park

Go in March, April, June, September and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, August and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hunting Island State Park?

Hunting Island State Park is a state park in South Carolina. Its coordinates are 32.3757, -80.4384. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hunting Island State Park right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hunting Island State Park?

March, April, June, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Hunting Island State Park, which has a temperate climate. January, August and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hunting Island State Park in?

Hunting Island State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:43 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Hunting Island State Park?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 247 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 277 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hunting Island State Park?

Popular options include Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach, Chimney Rock State Park and Blue Spring State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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