New Ellenton, SC climate
New Ellenton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in New Ellenton feels like
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New Ellenton weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | Snow | Wet days | Snow on ground | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 35° | 4.2" | 0.7" | 10 | 0 | 40° – 54° |
| February | 61° | 38° | 3.7" | 0 | 8 | 0 | 42° – 60° |
| March | 69° | 44° | 4.2" | 0 | 8 | 0 | 50° – 64° |
| April | 77° | 51° | 3.2" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 59° – 69° |
| May | 84° | 59° | 3.4" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 67° – 77° |
| June | 90° | 67° | 5.0" | 0 | 11 | 0 | 74° – 83° |
| July | 92° | 71° | 5.0" | 0 | 11 | 0 | 78° – 85° |
| August | 91° | 70° | 4.9" | 0 | 11 | 0 | 78° – 84° |
| September | 86° | 64° | 4.0" | 0 | 8 | 0 | 72° – 81° |
| October | 77° | 53° | 2.8" | 0 | 6 | 0 | 61° – 70° |
| November | 67° | 42° | 3.0" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 50° – 61° |
| December | 59° | 37° | 4.2" | 0 | 9 | 0 | 39° – 59° |
| Year | 76° | 53° | 47.7" | 0.7" | 103 | 0 |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in New Ellenton
New Ellenton gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year. July is the wettest month and October the driest. Rain or snow falls on about 103 days a year.
About 232 frost-free days a year
In half of years the last 32° night comes by March 21 and the first one by November 7. That leaves about 232 frost-free days for gardens, longer than 86% of U.S. towns.
Heating and cooling a home in New Ellenton
Engineers use “degree days” to estimate how hard a furnace or air conditioner works. In New Ellenton, 53% of that work is heating and 47% is cooling.
Degree days measure how far each day’s average temperature falls below or rises above 65°, added up over a year. Source: NOAA station normals.
How New Ellenton compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in New Ellenton averaged 0.9° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in February (+1.6°). The shift is smaller than in 77% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at New Ellenton’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. December swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 39° to 59°. July is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about New Ellenton’s climate
What is the coldest month in New Ellenton?
January, with a typical high of 57° and a low of 35°.
What is the hottest month in New Ellenton?
July, with a typical high of 92° and a low of 71°. About 86 days a year reach 90°.
How much snow does New Ellenton get?
Almost none. A normal year brings 0.7 inches.
When is the first frost in New Ellenton?
In half of years the first 32° night comes by November 7, and the last spring frost by March 21.
What is the rainiest month in New Ellenton?
July, with 5.0 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 48 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for New Ellenton itself (about a 3-mile square). Snow, frost dates and day counts come from NOAA’s weather station at Aiken 5se, SC (5 mi) away. Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.