Dunean, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,716 Population 2,367/sq mi density
$50,382 Median Income $30,391 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $321,243 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,382 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $1,061/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation986 ft (301 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density2,367/sq mi
Coordinates34.8193°N, 82.4230°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenville County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %54.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 116 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 133 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 93 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 105 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 94 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 66 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 115 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 80 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 122 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 143 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 66 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 130 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 116 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 150 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 122 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 93 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 59 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 115 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 477 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 54 km 2
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 83 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 94 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 6 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 16 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 37 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 9 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 74 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 38 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 91 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 96 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 99 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 80 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Dunean has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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