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Lesslie, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,202
Population
528/sq mi density
$86,500
Median Income
$34,316 per capita
$240,300
Home Value
$322,236 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
512
Violent Crime/100K
3,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
512 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lesslie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8838°N, 80.9486°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Lesslie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").