| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 66d - Southern Crystalline Ridges and Mountains | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 29685 - Sunset, SC | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.3 | 5.31 | 6.56 | 4.51 | 5.48 | 5.13 | 5.31 | 5.11 | 4.75 | 4.66 | 5.31 | 5.25 | 63.69 |