Swansea, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.6 °C (low) to 24 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1228.4 Millimeters. Swansea is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 °C | 13.9 °C | 103.12 mm |
| February | 2.7 °C | 15.8 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 6.4 °C | 19.9 °C | 106.43 mm |
| April | 10.8 °C | 24.4 °C | 81.79 mm |
| May | 15.7 °C | 28.4 °C | 86.36 mm |
| June | 20.2 °C | 31.8 °C | 130.05 mm |
| July | 21.9 °C | 33.3 °C | 120.9 mm |
| August | 21.4 °C | 32.4 °C | 127.51 mm |
| September | 18.3 °C | 29.6 °C | 108.46 mm |
| October | 11.8 °C | 24.6 °C | 87.38 mm |
| November | 5.7 °C | 19.1 °C | 80.26 mm |
| December | 2.7 °C | 15.2 °C | 101.09 mm |
| Annual | 11.6 °C | 24 °C | 1228.35 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |