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Willington, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · McCormick County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
84 Population 14/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 2,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Willington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates33.9651°N, 82.4503°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCormick County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 37 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 150 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 51 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 3 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 89 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 116 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 72 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 109 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 49 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 39 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 125 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 48 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 45 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 22 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 96 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 75 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 36 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 104 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 21 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 248 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 276 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 285 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 149 km
1985 Bob Category 1 268 km
1985 Kate Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 448 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 46 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 17 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 88 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 48 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 72 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 34 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 5 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 90 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 32 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 90 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 87 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 5 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,897 97 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 5 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Willington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.2").

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