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South Carolina Weather Forecast

South Carolina weather: 81°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 81°F now🕔 2:12 AM local📅 Best: April, June, September and October👥 5.4 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 91° / 71°

Light drizzle · 53% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 93° / 73°

Drizzle · 25% rain · wind 8 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.3
Outdoors9.5
Beach day9
Swimming9.7
Hiking8.6
Running7.9
Cycling8.8
Camping9
Fishing8.3
Photography8.4
Stargazing9.7
Family time9.5
Driving9.3
Flying out9.2

Active alerts for South Carolina

⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 50% and wind is 5 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 2:12 AM.

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 August 25, 2026 at 2:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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