Weather in Mauldin, South Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—88°63°
- MondayMay 18Partly Cloudy—90°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—88°61°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers15%90°63°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle73%87°64°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle73%74°63°
- SaturdayMay 23Overcast67%83°62°
- PM 2.5
- 19.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 20.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 8.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 72.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:36 AM
- Moonset
- 12:49 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Mauldin at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 16 (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
July brings Mauldin's warmest temperatures (~78°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~41°F). Rainfall peaks in December (5.1 inches) and reaches its lowest point in February (3.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| February | 44° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| March | 51° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| April | 60° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| June | 74° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| August | 77° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| September | 71° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| November | 50° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| December | 43° | 5.1″ | 6 |
Regional context
Mauldin belongs to a humid subtropical climate region. This places the city among a group that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, Rock Hill, SC.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the evening chorus of Eastern Whip-poor-wills calling from wooded areas around Mauldin.
Dogwood trees typically finish blooming by early May, their white petals carpeting the ground beneath established specimens.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Mauldin?
- Mid-March typically brings Mauldin's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Mauldin?
- December brings the most rain with about 5.1 inches on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Mauldin?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Mauldin?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 41°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Mauldin?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Mauldin get?
- Mauldin averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Mauldin?
- Mauldin's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Mauldin, South Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 41°F while July averages 78°F — a 37°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Mauldin receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
Latitude (34.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation create the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.