South Carolina Temperature Records
The coldest temperature ever recorded in South Carolina is -19°F at Official NOAA Record (January 21, 1985); the hottest is 113°F (June 29, 2012). Below: every month's record high and low, dating back to 1970.
Key Facts
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in South Carolina is 113°F, set on June 29, 2012.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in South Carolina is -19°F, set on January 21, 1985.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 1,579 NOAA weather stations.
Related Analysis
All-Time Record High
113°F
June 29, 2012
Official NOAA Record
All-Time Record Low
-19°F
January 21, 1985
Official NOAA Record
Monthly Temperature Records
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 88°F(2002) | -19°F(1985) |
| February | 88°F(1989) | -2°F(1970) |
| March | 93°F(1974) | -3°F(1980) |
| April | 99°F(1986) | 17°F(1992) |
| May | 105°F(2006) | 26°F(1997) |
| June | 113°F(2012) | 37°F(1984) |
| July | 111°F(2012) | 45°F(2008) |
| August | 110°F(2007) | 45°F(1986) |
| September | 107°F(1991) | 30°F(1974) |
| October | 105°F(2019) | 20°F(2005) |
| November | 91°F(2010) | 7°F(1976) |
| December | 88°F(1972) | -5°F(1983) |
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