Alvin, SC
Unincorporated community in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Alvin is a small unincorporated community in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is 7.3 miles NW of St. Stephen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29479.
Alvin at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Berkeley County
- ZIP code
- 29479
- Nearest town
- St. Stephen (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.3489, -79.8164
Weather in Alvin now
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Alvin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alvin.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alvin
What is the weather usually like in Alvin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,317 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alvin: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN, SC US (USC00384449), adjusted for the elevation of Alvin.
Alvin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alvin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alvin?
Alvin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,317 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Alvin is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alvin
The closest live webcam is Summerville: Weatherstone: I-26 W @ MM 197 (Nexton Pkwy), 28.6 miles SW of Alvin.
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Questions about Alvin
Where is Alvin, SC?
Alvin is an unincorporated community in Berkeley County, South Carolina, 7.3 miles NW of St. Stephen.
What county is Alvin in?
Alvin is in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Alvin, SC?
The ZIP code for Alvin is 29479.
What is the nearest town to Alvin?
St. Stephen, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alvin?
Yes. The closest is Summerville: Weatherstone: I-26 W @ MM 197 (Nexton Pkwy), 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alvin?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alvin?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Alvin?
About 51.9 inches (1,317 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alvin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alvin?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alvin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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