Weather & Climate in Walhalla, SC

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

Walhalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	984 ft (300 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density	1,059/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7695°N, 83.0555°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Oconee County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"

61% above US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"

Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.5 / 100
Community Resilience	42.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	121 km	25 km
Feb 15, 2014	12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M4.1	138 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	119 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	121 km	5 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	105 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	84 km	1 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	146 km	20 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	137 km	2 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	148 km	14 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	92 km	0 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	149 km	25 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	144 km	17 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	117 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	141 km	14 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	103 km	2 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	134 km	7 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	142 km	13 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	139 km	7 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	138 km	10 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	119 km	9 km

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

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	179 km

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

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 655 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	89 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	17 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	82 km	37.0 mi	1
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	89 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	34 km	28.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	92 km	23.0 mi	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	83 km	10.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	53 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	48 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	91 km	9.5 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	98 km	10.7 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	57 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	74 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	23 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	74 km	29.4 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	62 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	42 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF2	100 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	27 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF2	84 km	6.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	49 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	76 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	65 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	44 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	89 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	65 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	61 km
1998	FOURNEY CREEK	2,579	91 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	13 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	45 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	52 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	52 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,133	52 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,087	80 km
2023	TRAIL RIDGE FY23	2,085	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,998	67 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,911	52 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,855	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,803	44 km
2023	SLICK SHOALS RX FY23	1,760	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	5.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	5.1 in
September	71°F (21°C)	4.6 in
October	60°F (15°C)	4.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in

Walhalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (4.4").

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