Weather & Climate in Woodruff, SC

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

Woodruff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°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 738 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	738 ft (225 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density	855/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7451°N, 82.0375°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Laurens County County
Nearest Airport	Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.1 / 100
Community Resilience	29.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very 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 High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

58 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	103 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1998	9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina	M3.9	135 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.6	136 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.5	136 km	3 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	92 km	3 km
Jun 26, 2022	6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.4	137 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	136 km	1 km
May 9, 2022	5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina	M3.3	136 km	4 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	120 km	0 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	134 km	9 km
Jun 5, 1998	4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina	M3.2	145 km	9 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	147 km	13 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	51 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	102 km	7 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	83 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	126 km	2 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	110 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	51 km	7 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	133 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	297 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	86 km

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

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 551 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1989	EF4	39 km	15.0 mi	2
May 5, 1989	EF4	91 km	14.0 mi	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	78 km	21.0 mi	5
Dec 13, 1973	EF4	63 km	1.0 mi	2
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	89 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	97 km	16.7 mi	1
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	63 km	27.5 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	96 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1994	EF3	49 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	99 km	18.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	74 km	19.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	70 km	17.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	67 km	17.3 mi	1
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	54 km	10.7 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF3	36 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	20 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	73 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	88 km	29.4 mi	0
May 5, 2020	EF2	94 km	14.0 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	83 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	71 km
2010	BURNING UNIT	5,567	55 km
2010	C-94-95 133 RX	3,192	44 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	99 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,909	47 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,690	62 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,514	32 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,458	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,395	34 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,362	39 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,274	60 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,237	32 km
2010	C-142 RX	2,149	48 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	100 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,024	38 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,000	35 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,964	56 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,918	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in	Driest
May	67°F (20°C)	4.2 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in

Woodruff has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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