Florence, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52 °F (low) to 74.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48 Inches. Florence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8 °F | 56.2 °F | 3.61 in. |
| February | 35.9 °F | 59.6 °F | 3.35 in. |
| March | 41.9 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.63 in. |
| April | 50.4 °F | 75.8 °F | 3.26 in. |
| May | 59.4 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.75 in. |
| June | 67.7 °F | 88.5 °F | 4.78 in. |
| July | 71.0 °F | 91.4 °F | 5.36 in. |
| August | 69.7 °F | 89.7 °F | 5.31 in. |
| September | 64.0 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.83 in. |
| October | 52.3 °F | 76.0 °F | 3.31 in. |
| November | 41.7 °F | 66.4 °F | 3.03 in. |
| December | 36.5 °F | 58.8 °F | 3.77 in. |
| Annual | 52 °F | 74.7 °F | 47.99 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |