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Live Oak, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Columbus County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
21
Population
25/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Live Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0560°N, 78.9397°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 45°F (7°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 |
Live Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°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").