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Salley, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
335
Population
435/sq mi density
$34,189
Median Income
$18,880 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$66,365 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$34,189 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $694/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Salley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 370 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5669°N, 81.3037°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Salley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.8").