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Rains, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
40
Population
30/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,343
Violent Crime/100K
10,097 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,343 violent crimes/100K (254% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rains 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 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0942°N, 79.3214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Rains has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (2.8").