Finklea, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbus County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
404
Population
150/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Finklea 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0989°N, 78.9858°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Finklea has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (3.4").