Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Hampton features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 10 °C (50 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (19 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1224 mm (48.2 inches) and receives 125 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Hampton enjoys an average of 3175 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 0 minutes to 14 hours 16 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Hampton are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 28 °C (79 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 10 to 13 °C (50 - 56 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Hampton experiences 185 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 15 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 27°C (81°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
| Mean maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
| Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Mean minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Minimum | -7°C (19°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Hampton, South Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Hampton usually has the most precipitation in July, August and December, with an average of 14 rainy days and 137 mm (5.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Hampton are March, October and November. On average, 70 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 81 (3.2) | 104 (4.1) | 73 (2.9) | 119 (4.7) | 94 (3.7) | 121 (4.8) | 143 (5.6) | 142 (5.6) | 85 (3.3) | 72 (2.8) | 63 (2.5) | 126 (5.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Hampton are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Hampton: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 7 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 172 | 182 | 259 | 285 | 312 | 306 | 338 | 303 | 291 | 277 | 242 | 202 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 14m | 11h 0m | 11h 59m | 13h 0m | 13h 51m | 14h 16m | 14h 2m | 13h 17m | 12h 19m | 11h 18m | 10h 26m | 10h 0m |
Hampton experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Hampton UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Hampton. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Hampton's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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