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Weather & Climate in Newtown, SC

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

Newtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 48.6 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 112 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,863/sq mi
Coordinates34.4013°N, 79.3568°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDillon County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.6 / 100
Community Resilience25.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 115 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 129 km 3 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 129 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 128 km 4 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 129 km 4 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 95 km 2 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 64 km 8 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 129 km 2 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 129 km 3 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 128 km 0 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 128 km 2 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 128 km 2 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 126 km 2 km
Sep 15, 2024 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.5 128 km 2 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 63 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 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 123 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 97 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 175 km
2018 Florence Category 2 104 mph 99 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 98 mph 106 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 175 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 247 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 86 mph 180 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 238 km
2004 Charley Category 1 81 mph 90 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 157 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 265 km
1999 Irene Category 2 92 mph 203 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 104 mph 142 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 104 mph 241 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 115 mph 152 km
1996 Fran Category 3 115 mph 107 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 143 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 133 km
1986 Charley Category 1 75 mph 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 29 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 45 km 17.0 mi 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 55 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 34 km 40.0 mi 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 34 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 95 km 21.9 mi 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 71 km 52.9 mi 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 65 km 40.0 mi 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 18 km 10.7 mi 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 85 km 85.7 mi 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 71 km 77.3 mi 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 99 km 25.8 mi 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 54 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 45 km 21.9 mi 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 74 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 78 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 100 km 9.3 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 81 km 29.9 mi 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 54 km 13.1 mi 1
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 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 56 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 86 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 58 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 90 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 83 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 84 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 100 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 32 km
1998 981406 1,892 79 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,870 94 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 64 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 87 km
1998 980803 1,780 80 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 85 km
1999 19990505 1,756 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Newtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.8").

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