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South Carolina Weather Forecast

South Carolina weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 61°F now🕔 12:40 PM local📅 Best: April, June, September and October👥 5.4 million

Risk assessment for South Carolina

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind5.5

Peak gusts of 35 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding2

Wettest single day forecast at 0,7 in, 1,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for South Carolina

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast73° / 51°0%12 mph5
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast73° / 49°0%9 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast76° / 45°0%8 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast76° / 53°0%10 mph5
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast77° / 59°1%10 mph5
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast79° / 57°1%6 mph5
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast78° / 61°5%9 mph4
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light showers78° / 58°24% · 0,7 in15 mph3
Mon, Nov 2🌧️ Showers77° / 67°17% · 0,5 in14 mph4
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast72° / 61°13%10 mph4
Wed, Nov 4⛅ Partly cloudy69° / 55°13%10 mph4
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast62° / 45°10%12 mph3
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast58° / 41°13%12 mph4
Sat, Nov 7⛅ Partly cloudy61° / 39°10%7 mph4
Sun, Nov 8⛅ Partly cloudy69° / 45°6%11 mph4
Mon, Nov 9🌤️ Mainly clear67° / 51°10%10 mph4

What this means for South Carolina

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 71°F.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Carolina?

South Carolina is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 34.0007, -81.0348. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in South Carolina right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit South Carolina?

April, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in South Carolina, which has a temperate climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is South Carolina in?

South Carolina observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:40 PM.

How many people live in South Carolina?

South Carolina has a population of approximately 5.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to South Carolina?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 196 mi away.

What are the top things to do in South Carolina?

Popular options include Congaree National Park, Hunting Island State Park, Myrtle Beach, Chimney Rock State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.

What places are in South Carolina?

South Carolina covers 5 places in this atlas, including Congaree National Park, Charleston, Hunting Island State Park, Myrtle Beach and Charleston County.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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