Weather & Climate in Pauline, SC

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

Pauline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 50.2 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 732 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	732 ft (223 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	178/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8343°N, 81.8663°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Spartanburg County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.7 / 100
Community Resilience	57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

57 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	115 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	122 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	128 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	128 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	128 km	4 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	108 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	143 km	1 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	128 km	4 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	123 km	0 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	140 km	9 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	127 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	64 km	2 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	118 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	75 km	9 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	113 km	7 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	149 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	106 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	65 km	7 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	127 km	12 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	127 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

5 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	299 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	92 mph	299 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	292 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	75 mph	291 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	72 km

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

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 562 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	75 km	14.0 mi	4
May 5, 1989	EF4	28 km	15.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	72 km	21.0 mi	5
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	74 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	68 km	27.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	39 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	81 km	18.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	70 km	19.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	69 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	83 km	17.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	72 km	17.3 mi	1
May 27, 1973	EF3	52 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	35 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	88 km	6.3 mi	0
May 5, 2020	EF2	81 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	48 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	75 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 2020	EF2	56 km	8.7 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	34 km	4.9 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	79 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	82 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	89 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	42 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	44 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	47 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	53 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	32 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	53 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	28 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	33 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,274	52 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	32 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	48 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,024	34 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,000	34 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,964	44 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,918	39 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,897	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,879	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in

Pauline has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.5").

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