Clearwater, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,124
Population
746/sq mi density
$50,669
Median Income
$30,526 per capita
$156,500
Home Value
$261,739 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,669 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $835/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clearwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5028°N, 81.9111°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in |
Clearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.7").