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Weather & Climate in Rembert, SC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rembert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 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 282 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1037°N, 80.5305°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 21, 1992 | 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina | M4.1 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2014 | 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina | M3.9 | 41 km | 7 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina | M3.9 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.6 | 19 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.5 | 20 km | 3 km |
| Nov 13, 1990 | 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina | M3.5 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.4 | 19 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina | M3.3 | 19 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina | M3.2 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2009 | 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina | M3.1 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 2004 | 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina | M3.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 2014 | 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina | M3.0 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2014 | 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina | M3.0 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina | M3.0 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina | M3.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina | M2.9 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina | M2.9 | 45 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 152 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Florence | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 3 | 115 mph | 207 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 70 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 4 | 132 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
480 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 600 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1989 | EF4 | 99 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 78 km | 21.0 mi | 5 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 48 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 77 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF4 | 94 km | 17.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF4 | 59 km | 121.4 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF3 | 35 km | 19.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | EF3 | 66 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2004 | EF3 | 19 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1995 | EF3 | 61 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1994 | EF3 | 67 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1994 | EF3 | 69 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1990 | EF3 | 98 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 85 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1980 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF3 | 51 km | 77.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2020 | EF2 | 71 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 81 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,322 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 5,322 | 28 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 84 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,481 | 36 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,094 | 49 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,690 | 95 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 2,650 | 69 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,458 | 95 km |
| 2008 | 05/05 RX BURN | 2,351 | 64 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,274 | 95 km |
| 2008 | MATTASSEE LAKE 1 | 2,268 | 97 km |
| 2007 | 06-09 RX BURN | 2,054 | 60 km |
| 2022 | SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 2,039 | 54 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,920 | 97 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,897 | 97 km |
| 1998 | 981406 | 1,892 | 57 km |
| 1994 | CM 15 16 17 | 1,871 | 60 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,799 | 86 km |
| 1994 | COMP 1112 | 1,798 | 53 km |
| 1998 | 980803 | 1,780 | 63 km |
| 2000 | 2000 1003 | 1,768 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in |
Rembert has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.8").