Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Surfside Beach features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 10 °C (51 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (24 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1425 mm (56.1 inches) and receives 137 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Surfside Beach enjoys an average of 3352 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 20 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Surfside Beach are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C (78 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 10 to 12 °C (51 - 55 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Surfside Beach experiences 124 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Average high | 13°C (56°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (51°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Surfside Beach usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 17 rainy days and 184 mm (7.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Surfside Beach are January, March and October. On average, 68 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) | 67 (2.6) | 95 (3.7) | 74 (2.9) | 95 (3.7) | 108 (4.3) | 138 (5.4) | 162 (6.4) | 196 (7.7) | 193 (7.6) | 62 (2.4) | 90 (3.6) | 146 (5.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
The sunniest months in Surfside Beach are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 44 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Surfside Beach: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 43 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 185 | 209 | 273 | 308 | 337 | 319 | 342 | 319 | 300 | 291 | 246 | 216 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 11m | 10h 58m | 11h 59m | 13h 2m | 13h 54m | 14h 20m | 14h 6m | 13h 19m | 12h 19m | 11h 18m | 10h 23m | 9h 56m |
Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach. 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 Surfside Beach'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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