Weather in Drayton, South Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—89°61°
- MondayMay 18Clear—90°66°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—91°64°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast17%92°67°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Showers75%86°65°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle75%72°62°
- SaturdayMay 23Overcast67%84°63°
- PM 2.5
- 18.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 20.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 7.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 71.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:34 AM
- Moonset
- 12:48 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Drayton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 17 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Drayton's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~43°F). Rainfall peaks in March (4.8 inches) and bottoms out in September (3.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| February | 46° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| March | 53° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| April | 61° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| June | 76° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| August | 78° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| September | 73° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| October | 62° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| November | 51° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| December | 45° | 4.7″ | 7 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Drayton?
- Drayton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Drayton?
- March is the wettest month with about 4.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 50 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Drayton?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Drayton?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 43°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Drayton?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Drayton get?
- Drayton averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Drayton?
- Drayton's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Drayton, South Carolina sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 43°F while July averages 79°F — a 37°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Drayton receives about 50 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (35.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.