Counties with the coldest winters in South Carolina
#25. Lee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#23. Barnwell County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
#23. Lexington County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#22. Darlington County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 45.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#19. Bamberg County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +0.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +0.5 degrees
#19. Marlboro County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
#19. Saluda County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#18. McCormick County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#17. Kershaw County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
#16. Fairfield County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#14. Greenwood County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#14. Newberry County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 44.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#13. Abbeville County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#12. Chesterfield County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 47.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#11. Lancaster County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
#10. Anderson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#9. Laurens County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#8. Chester County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 46.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#7. Union County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
#6. York County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#5. Spartanburg County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#4. Pickens County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#3. Greenville County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#2. Oconee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
#1. Cherokee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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