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Florence, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Florence County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
40,205
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$56,433
Median Income
$33,725 per capita
$189,800
Home Value
$219,728 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,188
Violent Crime/100K
6,631 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,433 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,188 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Florence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1789°N, 79.7922°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Florence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | No Rating |
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 | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.7").