Clinton, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.8 °C (low) to 22.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1182.1 Millimeters. Clinton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.4 °C | 11.9 °C | 106.17 mm |
| February | 0.9 °C | 14 °C | 96.77 mm |
| March | 4.3 °C | 18.2 °C | 113.03 mm |
| April | 8.8 °C | 23.2 °C | 85.6 mm |
| May | 14.1 °C | 27 °C | 85.6 mm |
| June | 18.6 °C | 30.7 °C | 107.95 mm |
| July | 20.6 °C | 32.6 °C | 102.11 mm |
| August | 20 °C | 31.4 °C | 98.55 mm |
| September | 16.6 °C | 28.4 °C | 94.74 mm |
| October | 9.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 87.12 mm |
| November | 3.7 °C | 17.6 °C | 92.71 mm |
| December | 0.9 °C | 13.2 °C | 111.76 mm |
| Annual | 9.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 1182.11 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |