Weather & Climate in Inman, SC

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

Inman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 993 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	993 ft (303 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	1,743/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0458°N, 82.0885°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"

69% above US avg

Snowfall 4.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.7 / 100
Community Resilience	29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

46 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	137 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	150 km	7 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	122 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	114 km	1 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	93 km	0 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	131 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	84 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	49 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	93 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	135 km	7 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	130 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	137 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	84 km	7 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	99 km	4 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	144 km	12 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	119 km	3 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	92 km	1 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	32 km	6 km
Jul 5, 2025	11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M2.7	136 km	4 km
Mar 21, 2004	16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M2.7	51 km	9 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	98 km

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

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 458 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	66 km	14.0 mi	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	15 km	15.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	97 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	96 km	27.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	70 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	93 km	18.5 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	100 km	17.3 mi	1
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	87 km	10.7 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	44 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	31 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	71 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	33 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	53 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	63 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	12 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	34 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	69 km	8.4 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	61 km	22.3 mi	0
Jan 11, 2012	EF2	43 km	3.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	93 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	49 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	58 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	88 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	75 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	71 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	86 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	74 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	90 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	75 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	97 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	77 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	62 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	59 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	64 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,274	83 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in
March	51°F (10°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
September	71°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.9 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.1 in

Inman has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (3.7").

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