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Tamassee, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
67
Population
57/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
399
Violent Crime/100K
1,879 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tamassee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8798°N, 83.0140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oconee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Tamassee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (4.9").