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Peak, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
78
Population
229/sq mi density
$165,600
Home Value
$433,387 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Peak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2363°N, 81.3288°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newberry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.9").