Weather & Climate in Central Pacolet, SC

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

Central Pacolet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	702 ft (214 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,063/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9096°N, 81.7528°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Spartanburg County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.7 / 100
Community Resilience	57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

53 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	126 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	116 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	125 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	125 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	148 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	125 km	4 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	120 km	3 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	125 km	4 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	126 km	0 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	147 km	9 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	113 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	76 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	71 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	112 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	123 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	106 km	1 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	140 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	76 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	139 km	12 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	141 km	14 km

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

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	81 mph	295 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	297 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	296 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	291 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	75 mph	280 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	64 km

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

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	64 km	14.0 mi	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	94 km	13.0 mi	1
May 5, 1989	EF4	25 km	15.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	72 km	21.0 mi	5
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	85 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	76 km	27.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	38 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	68 km	18.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	98 km	12.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	72 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	81 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	95 km	17.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	79 km	17.3 mi	1
May 27, 1973	EF3	64 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	47 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	98 km	6.3 mi	0
May 5, 2020	EF2	75 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	58 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	84 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	43 km	8.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	77 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	90 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	79 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	38 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	90 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	98 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	96 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	49 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	52 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	51 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	40 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	52 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	32 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	36 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,274	52 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	40 km
2013	LOST BEAR EAST	2,167	98 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	54 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,024	38 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,000	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in	Driest
May	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in
November	51°F (10°C)	3.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in

Central Pacolet has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.4").

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