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Pawleys Island, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
116
Population
166/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$139,302 per capita
$1,538,500
Home Value
$533,203 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
5,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,538,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawleys Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4281°N, 79.1250°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Pawleys Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (2.7").