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Beaufort, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,660
Population
557/sq mi density
$59,454
Median Income
$39,511 per capita
$310,400
Home Value
$408,273 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
3,411 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,454 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$310,400 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaufort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4581°N, 80.7225°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in |
Beaufort has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.5").