| - Area Climate
Bring plenty of sunscreen with a high SPF-and USE IT! Great
getaways are spoiled quickly by un-savvy sun worshippers who end up
badly burned on their very first day, cloudy or sunny.
Air & Water
Average Temperature Highs
(In degrees Fahrenheit, based on 30 years of data)
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Ocean Water
To ensure the quality of the Grand Strand's ocean water, the
communities along these golden shores have enacted a voluntary
summer-long water-testing program. Using 20 sites along the coastline,
the program meets EPA standards, established in cooperation with the
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Did You Know?
Ocean water temperature along the Grand Strand beaches is about 20
degrees warmer than New York ocean water during the summer months and
approximately 10 degrees warmer during the winter months.
Annual Averages
(Based on 30 years of data)
Sunny days: 215
Days when maximum temperature is more than 90(Fahrenheit): 46
Days with .10 inches of rain or more: 72
Average air temperature in Fahrenheit: 64
Average water temperature in Fahrenheit: 66
Average relative humidity at 1 p.m.: 57% |
