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Dunbar, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
750
Population
735/sq mi density
$88,250
Median Income
$21,801 per capita
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
316
Violent Crime/100K
6,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunbar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5352°N, 79.3523°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (2.8").