Weather & Climate in Gray Court, SC

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

Gray Court enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°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 796 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	796 ft (243 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density	387/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6083°N, 82.1151°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Laurens County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.1 / 100
Community Resilience	29.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

59 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	88 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	139 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	137 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	136 km	3 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	137 km	4 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	75 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	141 km	1 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	137 km	4 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	128 km	0 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	122 km	9 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	132 km	13 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	36 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	98 km	9 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	87 km	7 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	141 km	2 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	107 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	35 km	7 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	104 km	14 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	147 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 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	293 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	93 km

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

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 507 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	55 km	15.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	78 km	21.0 mi	5
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	48 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	72 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	89 km	16.7 mi	1
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	53 km	27.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	81 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	55 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	71 km	19.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	38 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	58 km	17.3 mi	1
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	53 km	17.7 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	34 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	25 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	71 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	72 km	29.4 mi	0
May 5, 2020	EF2	100 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	40 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	64 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: PARTY ROCK (8,572 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	97 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	74 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,897	94 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,772	94 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	42 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	83 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	45 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	65 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	84 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,532	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	31 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	63 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	38 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	43 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,274	63 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	31 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	44 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	83 km
2022	C-297 LC	2,060	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in

Gray Court has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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