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Atlantic Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
283
Population
1,769/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$18,856 per capita
$342,100
Home Value
$288,475 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,428
Violent Crime/100K
15,954 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$342,100 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,428 violent crimes/100K (276% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlantic Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8036°N, 78.7177°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Atlantic Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.9").