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Weather & Climate in Langley, SC

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

Langley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 247 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,507/sq mi
Coordinates33.5152°N, 81.8350°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAiken County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 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 41 km 5 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 122 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 134 km 5 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
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 99 km 5 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 75 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 126 km 4 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 125 km 4 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 122 km 7 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 24 km 9 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 20 km 13 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 131 km 0 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 89 km 2 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 41 km 7 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 95 km 1 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 90 km 7 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 58 km 12 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 31 km 14 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 126 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 92 mph 282 km
2022 Ian Category 1 86 mph 246 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 267 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 284 km
2018 Michael Category 3 92 mph 249 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 98 mph 201 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 216 km
1999 Irene Category 1 81 mph 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 142 km
1985 Bob Category 1 75 mph 192 km
1985 Kate Category 1 75 mph 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 76 km 1.0 mi 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 93 km 22.6 mi 7
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 78 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 74 km 34.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 38 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 29 km 37.9 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 5.4 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 47 km 35.7 mi 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 55 km 1.4 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 12 km 14.6 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 40 km 17.7 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 55 km 26.3 mi 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 97 km 19.7 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 96 km 10.1 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 27.5 mi 0
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 93 km 1.5 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 28 km 12.0 mi 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 44 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 76 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 73 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: UNNAMED (8,427 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 42 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 74 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 29 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 29 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 47 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 41 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 41 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 36 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 48 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 41 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 41 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 46 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 76 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 44 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in

Langley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.7").

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