Weather & Climate in Anderson, SC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Anderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. 84% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 763 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	763 ft (233 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density	1,847/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5215°N, 82.6435°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Anderson County County
Nearest Airport	Anderson Regional (AND) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	83.5%
Unhealthy Days	1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.3 / 100
Community Resilience	57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 15, 2014	12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M4.1	93 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	95 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	121 km	1 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	64 km	3 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	120 km	0 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	135 km	13 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	141 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	57 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	119 km	9 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	94 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	148 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	55 km	7 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	106 km	14 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	87 km	12 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	119 km	1 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	97 km	6 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	145 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1993	14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia	M2.7	129 km	0 km
Jul 5, 2025	11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M2.7	92 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	—	294 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	143 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 540 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	90 km	15.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	69 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	50 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	42 km	16.7 mi	1
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	97 km	19.7 mi	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	87 km	27.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	74 km	28.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	95 km	67.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	88 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	15 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	92 km	17.3 mi	1
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	62 km	17.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	52 km	10.7 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	34 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	48 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	41 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	39 km	29.4 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	47 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	50 km	8.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	96 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	60 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,897	94 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,772	95 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	87 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	68 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	88 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,532	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	79 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	59 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	87 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	79 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	74 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	96 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	96 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	89 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,133	96 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.4 in

Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.7").

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