Norway, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
279
Population
353/sq mi density
$47,632
Median Income
$24,901 per capita
$126,700
Home Value
$109,278 Zillow
$853
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,632 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $853/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Norway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4498°N, 81.1267°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bamberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Norway has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.5").