Weather & Climate in Monetta, SC

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

Monetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 632 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	632 ft (193 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	303/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8500°N, 81.6099°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lexington County County
Nearest Airport	Aiken Regional (AIK) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.4 / 100
Community Resilience	46.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

43 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	45 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	116 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	89 km	3 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	89 km	3 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	76 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	89 km	4 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	88 km	4 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	60 km	13 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	28 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	66 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	42 km	7 km
Jan 29, 1994	12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina	M2.9	135 km	2 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	55 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	67 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	71 km	12 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	50 km	14 km
May 10, 2022	5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M2.8	89 km	2 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	148 km	11 km
Sep 2, 2001	10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina	M2.7	69 km	21 km

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

Hurricane History

10 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	232 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	261 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	283 km
2018	Florence	Category 1	75 mph	297 km
2018	Michael	Category 1	92 mph	289 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	98 mph	217 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	226 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	209 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	106 km
1985	Bob	Category 1	75 mph	211 km

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

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	64 km	21.0 mi	5
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	53 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	92 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 5, 2022	EF3	91 km	34.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	78 km	5.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	63 km	35.7 mi	2
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	64 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	66 km	1.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	65 km	37.9 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	74 km	17.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	54 km	14.6 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	97 km	26.3 mi	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	97 km	10.1 mi	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	45 km	27.5 mi	0
Dec 10, 2004	EF3	79 km	1.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	47 km	12.0 mi	1
May 7, 1998	EF3	39 km	5.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1995	EF3	47 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	34 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	36 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	59 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	95 km
2009	UNNAMED	5,322	75 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,897	53 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,772	54 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	69 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	79 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,968	56 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	67 km
2021	C-326/327 LC	2,852	53 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,796	72 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,711	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	80 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	48 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,532	54 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	80 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	76 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,407	77 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	87 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	4.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Driest
December	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in

Monetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.0").

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