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Lesslie, South Carolina Weather

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

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

Lesslie, SC
Sunday, July 5 at 2:45 AM
78
°
Clear
Feels like
81°
Humidity
73%
Wind
9 mph
Sunrise
2:15 AM
Sunset
4:40 PM
Lesslie, SC
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastLesslie, SC: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit with a 21% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 74°H 97°
Lesslie, SC
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    19%
    —
    97°74°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Rain
    49%
    0.20″
    96°74°-1°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Heavy Drizzle
    49%
    —
    95°70°-1°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Drizzle
    28%
    —
    96°70°+1°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    11%
    —
    98°70°+2°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Partly Cloudy
    14%
    —
    104°74°+6°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    41%
    —
    100°74°-4°
Lesslie, SC
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°85°105°12a6a12p6pnow 78°high 97°low 74°PRECIP %
Lesslie, SC
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SW
219° · veering 17°
Direction
SW
219°
Sustained
9
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
19
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 19
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 172SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 17° from the sw.
Lesslie, SC
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
989.2
-0.6 mb in 3h · falling · 29.21 inHg
Now
989.2
mb
3h
-0.6
mb
12h
-2.0
mb
24h
-2.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 989–993
9809859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW993.2988.9989.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Lesslie, SC
Air quality
38
AQI
Good
↓-11 in 6h

AQI 38 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 11 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 5.3 µg/m³, PM10 at 6.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
5.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneGood
58μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.3 µg/m³, PM10 at 6.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.80
Wind
light
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
Lesslie, SC
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
47.1mi
UNLIMITED
94 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
06:45 UTC · Lesslie, 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
06:45 UTC · Lesslie, SC · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Lesslie, SC
Satellite · infrared · animated
Lesslie, SC
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Lesslie, SC
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:47 AM
Sunrise
2:15 AM
Daylight
14h 25m
Sunset
4:40 PM
Civil dusk
9:11 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Lesslie, SC
The moon
Waning Gibbous
75% illuminated
Moonrise
11:38 PM
Moonset
11:36 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Lesslie, SC
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Lesslie at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 78°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 16 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Lesslie

  1. Sun97°74°19%
  2. Mon96°74°49%
  3. Tue95°70°49%
  4. Wed96°70°28%
  5. Thu98°70°11%
  6. Fri104°74°14%
  7. Sat100°74°41%
  8. Sun100°72°37%
  9. Mon87°71°27%
  10. Tue91°65°13%
  11. Wed96°69°22%
  12. Thu92°69°36%
  13. Fri79°68°45%
  14. Sat89°68°32%
  15. Sun93°69°49%

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 — Lesslie

SPC has placed Lesslie 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

Lesslie's warmest month is July (~80°F mean) and its coldest is January (~41°F). Rainfall peaks in August (5.0 inches) and bottoms out in October (2.3 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January41°4.2″14
February45°3.8″12
March52°4.1″15
April61°3.3″14
May69°3.2″15
June77°3.6″18
July80°4.4″22
August79°5.0″23
September73°3.3″14
October63°2.3″10
November52°3.4″12
December44°4.3″13

Regional context

Lesslie's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 41°F Januarys with 80°F Julys — a 39°F swing. About 45 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 180 days a year.

Lesslie's precipitation spreads evenly: August peaks at 5.0 inches on 23.2 wet days, while October holds 2.3 inches over 9.9 — no month dominates Lesslie's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Lesslie with places like Catawba, SC, Rock Hill, SC and Van Wyck, SC.

Lesslie's growing window opens around mid-March, once Lesslie's overnight lows stop freezing — sow peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. In Lesslie, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Lesslie's frost date. It shuts near mid-December, when freezes return to Lesslie and tender plants need cover. In Lesslie, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Lesslie's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Catawba, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Van Wyck, SC, Fort Mill, SC, Riverview, SC.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Lesslie?
Lesslie's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Lesslie the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Lesslie?
August is the wettest month in Lesslie, about 5.0 inches on average; the year totals roughly 45 inches.
What is the warmest month in Lesslie?
Lesslie peaks in July, when the mean runs near 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Lesslie?
January is Lesslie's coldest month, averaging about 41°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Lesslie?
In Lesslie, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-March; Lesslie's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does Lesslie get?
Expect roughly 180 wet days a year in Lesslie.
What hardiness zone is Lesslie?
With January around 41°F, Lesslie's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Lesslie's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Lesslie?
Lesslie'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 Lesslie?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Lesslie in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Lesslie?
Current conditions for Lesslie and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Lesslie forecast updated?
The Lesslie forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lesslie?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Lesslie 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 Lesslie?
The next few days in Lesslie's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Lesslie, South Carolina carries typical Januarys near 41°F and Julys around 80°F — 39°F of seasonal travel.

Across the year, Lesslie collects about 45 inches of precipitation over roughly 180 days with measurable rain or snow.

Lesslie sits at 34.9°N; that 39°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Lesslie.

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ZIP codes in Lesslie

  • 29704
  • 29730

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.