Olar, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
188
Population
238/sq mi density
$36,607
Median Income
$24,720 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$137,039 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Olar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 206 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1799°N, 81.1853°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bamberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 13 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 | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Olar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.8").