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Green Sea, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbus County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 33/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
Green Sea 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation87 ft (27 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates34.1288°N, 78.9720°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbus County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.02"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.3 / 100
Community Resilience23.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 29, 2012.

Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 113 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 111 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 95 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 50 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 128 km
2018 Florence Category 2 55 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 70 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 128 km
2011 Irene Category 1 209 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 135 km
2004 Alex Category 2 192 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 138 km
2004 Charley Category 1 44 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 259 km
1999 Irene Category 2 160 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 97 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 195 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 118 km
1996 Fran Category 3 88 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 100 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 292 km
1991 Bob Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,272 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 80 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 92 km 7
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 49 km 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 100 km 2
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 71 km 8
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 79 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 49 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 84 km 3
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 37 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 63 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 38 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,073 80 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 47 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,870 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,754 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,683 64 km
2002 LEGENDS 1,666 44 km
2016 CLEMMONS ROAD 1,468 75 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,335 52 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 100 km
2009 JOE BAY 1,124 65 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,109 94 km
2011 VALENTINE 1,083 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,077 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,005 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,002 98 km
2024 HORSESHOE LAKE 990 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Green Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (2.8").

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