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Clemson University, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,434
Population
3,035/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
3,462 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clemson University enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6756°N, 82.8352°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Clemson University has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (4.1").