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Capitol View, South Carolina Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Capitol View weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Capitol View, SC
Sunday, July 5 at 4:32 PM
96
°
Overcast
Feels like
99°
Humidity
41%
Wind
11 mph
Sunrise
2:18 AM
Sunset
4:38 PM
Capitol View, SC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastCapitol View, SC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit with a 31% chance of precipitation at 4 PM.
L 75°H 97°
Capitol View, SC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    34%
    —
    98°76°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    29%
    —
    96°75°-2°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    27%
    —
    98°76°+2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Heavy Drizzle
    15%
    —
    103°77°+5°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Showers
    —
    —
    102°75°-1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    —
    —
    99°76°-3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    26%
    —
    103°75°+4°
Capitol View, SC
Next 24 hours · Hot now
HOT 90°70°88°105°12p6p12a6anow 97°high 97°low 75°PRECIP %
Capitol View, SC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
S
181° · backing 35°
Direction
S
181°
Sustained
11
mph
Gust
14
mph
Peak 24h
16
avg 4
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 16 @ 11:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 274SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 35° from the s.
Capitol View, SC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1002.5
-1.5 mb in 3h · falling · 29.60 inHg
Now
1002.5
mb
3h
-1.5
mb
12h
-1.5
mb
24h
-1.7
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1003–1005
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1005.21002.51002.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure giving way — clouds thicken and rain edges closer.
Capitol View, SC
Air quality
48
AQI
Good
↑+19 in 6h▲Peak ~65 @ 11 PM

AQI 48 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI up 19 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. Ozone at AQI 63 — peak already passed at 1 PM under partly cloudy skies. Levels should ease through evening.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
10.8μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy SG
115μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
2.3

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 63 — peak already passed at 1 PM under partly cloudy skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 63
UV peak
2.1 at earlier today
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 63

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.8 µg/m³, PM10 at 12.7 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.85
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Capitol View, SC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
84%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
94.0mi
UNLIMITED
110 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
20:32 UTC · Capitol View, SC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
20:32 UTC · Capitol View, SC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Capitol View, SC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Capitol View, SC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Capitol View, SC
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
2:18 AM
Daylight
14h 20m
Sunset
4:38 PM
Civil dusk
9:08 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Capitol View, SC
The moon
Waning Gibbous
69% illuminated
Moonrise
11:37 PM
Moonset
11:36 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Capitol View, SC
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Capitol View at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 18°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 11 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Capitol View

  1. Sun98°76°34%
  2. Mon96°75°29%
  3. Tue98°76°27%
  4. Wed103°77°15%
  5. Thu102°75°8%
  6. Fri99°76°8%
  7. Sat103°75°26%
  8. Sun103°76°45%
  9. Mon102°81°39%
  10. Tue100°78°16%
  11. Wed94°70°16%
  12. Thu102°71°19%
  13. Fri99°71°45%
  14. Sat94°70°52%
  15. Sun75°68°45%
  16. Mon94°69°48%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Capitol View

SPC has placed Capitol View in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Capitol View tops out in July (~82°F) and dips lowest in January (~45°F), with August wettest at 5.7 inches and October driest at 2.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January45°4.0″14
February49°3.4″12
March56°4.1″13
April64°3.4″13
May72°2.9″14
June79°3.9″17
July82°4.9″23
August80°5.7″25
September76°3.3″15
October67°2.1″9
November56°2.9″11
December48°4.0″13

Regional context

Capitol View's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 45°F Januarys with 82°F Julys — a 37°F swing. About 44.7 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 180 days a year.

Capitol View's precipitation spreads evenly: August peaks at 5.7 inches on 24.5 wet days, while October holds 2.1 inches over 9.5 — no month dominates Capitol View's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Capitol View with places like Arthurtown, SC, Columbia, SC and Forest Acres, SC.

Freezes are uncommon in Capitol View, where the coldest month averages 45°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 82°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Capitol View's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Capitol View's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Arthurtown, SC, Columbia, SC, Forest Acres, SC, Hopkins, SC, Woodfield, SC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Capitol View?
Capitol View's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Capitol View the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Capitol View?
Capitol View sees its heaviest rain in August (around 5.7 inches), part of roughly 45 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Capitol View?
On average July tops the year in Capitol View at about 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Capitol View?
The coldest stretch in Capitol View falls in January, around 45°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Capitol View?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Capitol View; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Capitol View get?
Capitol View records around 180 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Capitol View?
Because Capitol View bottoms near 45°F in January, that winter low sets Capitol View's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Capitol View?
Capitol View's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Capitol View?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Capitol View in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Capitol View?
Current conditions for Capitol View and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Capitol View forecast updated?
The Capitol View forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Capitol View?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Capitol View are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Capitol View?
The next few days in Capitol View's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Capitol View, South Carolina, the humid subtropical climate runs from about 45°F in January to 82°F in July, a 37°F seasonal range.

Rain and snow bring Capitol View roughly 45 inches a year across approximately 180 measurable-precipitation days.

Capitol View's 37°F range, set by its 34.0°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Capitol View.

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ZIP codes in Capitol View

  • 29209

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.