Weather & Climate in Ketchuptown, SC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ketchuptown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 73 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1091°N, 79.1557°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| 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 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina | M3.0 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 2002 | 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina | M2.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina | M2.9 | 96 km | 2 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.8 | 145 km | 2 km |
| May 1, 2004 | 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina | M2.7 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.7 | 145 km | 3 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.6 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.6 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina | M2.6 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina | M2.5 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.5 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina | M2.5 | 99 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 65 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 138 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 2 | 104 mph | 71 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 69 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 140 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 130 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 54 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 112 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 205 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 135 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 103 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 126 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
373 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,138 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1995 | EF4 | 19 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 81 km | 17.0 mi | 7 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 71 km | 40.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 88 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF4 | 64 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | 64 km | 21.9 mi | 3 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.2 mi | 8 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 84 km | 40.0 mi | 12 |
| May 20, 1980 | EF3 | 46 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF3 | 96 km | 77.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1967 | EF3 | 21 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1965 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF3 | 81 km | 21.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 1950 | EF3 | 52 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 69 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | 68 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 93 km | 29.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 59 km | 13.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF2 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | HIGHWAY 31 | 17,004 | 44 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,968 | 93 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,111 | 56 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,743 | 95 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,642 | 98 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,204 | 47 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,073 | 96 km |
| 2007 | LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX | 1,944 | 49 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,870 | 59 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,754 | 86 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 1,683 | 60 km |
| 2002 | LEGENDS | 1,666 | 44 km |
| 2016 | CLEMMONS ROAD | 1,468 | 91 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,335 | 41 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 1,298 | 90 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,178 | 88 km |
| 2009 | JOE BAY | 1,124 | 61 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 1,109 | 89 km |
| 2011 | VALENTINE | 1,083 | 92 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,077 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in |
Ketchuptown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.5").