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Weather & Climate in Lockhart, SC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lockhart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 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 45.9 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 511 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 511 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7960°N, 81.4670°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina | M3.9 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.6 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.5 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina | M3.4 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.4 | 98 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.3 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina | M3.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina | M3.0 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M3.0 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Feb 16, 2014 | 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina | M3.0 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina | M2.9 | 82 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina | M2.9 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina | M2.8 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina | M2.8 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia | M2.8 | 141 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M2.8 | 97 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 267 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 290 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 2 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 35 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
466 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 709 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 70 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 53 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 76 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 49 km | 21.0 mi | 5 |
| Dec 13, 1973 | EF4 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF4 | 83 km | 121.4 mi | 4 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF3 | 68 km | 27.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1994 | EF3 | 19 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1994 | EF3 | 99 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1994 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 54 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1990 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 53 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1973 | EF3 | 70 km | 17.3 mi | 1 |
| Dec 13, 1973 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1973 | EF3 | 98 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF3 | 88 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1952 | EF3 | 72 km | 22.7 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 2020 | EF2 | 46 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | CHESTNUT KNOB | 6,418 | 93 km |
| 2010 | BURNING UNIT | 5,567 | 12 km |
| 2010 | C-94-95 133 RX | 3,192 | 42 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,909 | 43 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,690 | 28 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,514 | 39 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,458 | 31 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,395 | 29 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,362 | 27 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,274 | 31 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,237 | 39 km |
| 2010 | C-142 RX | 2,149 | 45 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,024 | 31 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,000 | 37 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,964 | 14 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,918 | 7 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,897 | 46 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,879 | 45 km |
| 2018 | C-140 EN | 1,860 | 25 km |
| 2016 | TOMBSTONE | 1,747 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Lockhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.1").