Laurel Bay, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.9 °C (low) to 24.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1311.7 Millimeters. Laurel Bay is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 °C | 15.6 °C | 95.76 mm |
| February | 5.5 °C | 17.3 °C | 87.12 mm |
| March | 8.9 °C | 20.9 °C | 82.8 mm |
| April | 13.1 °C | 24.8 °C | 84.58 mm |
| May | 17.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 75.44 mm |
| June | 21.5 °C | 31.4 °C | 146.81 mm |
| July | 23.2 °C | 32.9 °C | 157.23 mm |
| August | 22.8 °C | 32.1 °C | 175.77 mm |
| September | 20.4 °C | 29.7 °C | 137.67 mm |
| October | 14.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 99.82 mm |
| November | 8.9 °C | 20.6 °C | 75.69 mm |
| December | 5.9 °C | 17 °C | 92.96 mm |
| Annual | 13.9 °C | 24.7 °C | 1311.65 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |