Daufuskie Island, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
636
Population
65/sq mi density
$153,821
Median Income
$96,381 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Daufuskie Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1105°N, 80.8571°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in |
Daufuskie Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (2.7").