Weather in Socastee, South Carolina
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—86°62°
- MondayMay 18Partly Cloudy—82°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Clear—83°67°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—85°68°
- ThursdayMay 21Clear25%86°69°
- FridayMay 22Overcast49%83°70°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle40%84°72°
- PM 2.5
- 6.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 93.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:26 AM
- Moonset
- 12:32 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Socastee at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 9 (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
Socastee's warmest month is July (~80°F mean) and its coldest is January (~45°F). Rainfall peaks in September (6.8 inches) and bottoms out in November (3.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 3.4″ | 11 |
| February | 47° | 3.8″ | 13 |
| March | 53° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| April | 61° | 3.4″ | 11 |
| May | 69° | 3.8″ | 13 |
| June | 76° | 4.8″ | 16 |
| July | 80° | 6.6″ | 22 |
| August | 78° | 6.3″ | 21 |
| September | 74° | 6.8″ | 23 |
| October | 65° | 4.1″ | 14 |
| November | 54° | 3.1″ | 10 |
| December | 47° | 3.8″ | 13 |
Regional context
Socastee sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort 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.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Socastee?
- Socastee's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Socastee?
- September is the wettest month with about 6.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 54 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Socastee?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Socastee?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 45°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Socastee?
- 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 Socastee get?
- Socastee averages about 179 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Socastee?
- Socastee'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
Socastee, South Carolina sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 45°F while July averages 80°F — a 35°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Socastee receives about 54 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 179 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (33.7°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.