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North Charleston, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
117,460
Population
1,506/sq mi density
$62,789
Median Income
$35,740 per capita
$267,700
Home Value
$307,981 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
966
Violent Crime/100K
6,019 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,789 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$267,700 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
966 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Charleston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 73.2 sq mi (189.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9179°N, 80.0650°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Colleton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | — | 6 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in |
North Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.5").