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Westminster, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,244
Population
650/sq mi density
$38,393
Median Income
$22,417 per capita
$175,600
Home Value
$214,300 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
2,957 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,393 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Westminster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6666°N, 83.0907°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oconee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 12 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (4.1").