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Cane Savannah, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,497 Population 412/sq mi density
$162,500 Home Value $210,391 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
789 Violent Crime/100K 4,676 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cane Savannah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates33.8927°N, 80.4420°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySumter County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 104 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 66 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 103 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 40 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 109 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 40 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 40 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 40 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 99 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 111 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 104 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 96 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 96 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 95 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 103 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 67 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 118 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 113 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 27 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 133 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 174 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 195 km
2018 Florence Category 2 189 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 132 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 227 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 252 km
2004 Alex Category 1 279 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 126 km
2004 Charley Category 1 136 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 222 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 289 km
1999 Irene Category 1 231 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 251 km
1996 Fran Category 3 216 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 219 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 46 km
1985 Bob Category 1 188 km
1984 Diana Category 4 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 476 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 97 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 13 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 73 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 63 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,560 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 60 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 12 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 69 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,891 97 km
2010 C46-63-64 RX 2,862 100 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,595 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,388 97 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 83 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,124 83 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 80 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Cane Savannah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.8").

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