Dalton, SC
Unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina
Dalton is a small unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina. It is 1.0 miles N of Seneca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29678.
Dalton at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Oconee County
- ZIP code
- 29678
- Nearest town
- Seneca (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.6667, -82.9689
Weather in Dalton now
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Dalton weather by the hour
Dalton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dalton.
This week in Dalton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dalton
What is the weather usually like in Dalton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,244 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dalton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLEMSON OCONEE CO AP, SC US (USW00053850), adjusted for the elevation of Dalton.
Dalton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dalton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dalton?
Dalton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Dalton is April–May and September–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 Dalton
The closest live webcam is Fair Play: I-85 N @ MM 4.2 (Exit 4), 11.1 miles S of Dalton.
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Other communities near Dalton
- Springbrook subdivision0.3 mi E
- Thriftwood subdivision0.5 mi NW
- Woodburn subdivision1.0 mi E
- Walnut Grove subdivision1.6 mi E
- Woodland Acres1.6 mi W
- The Woods1.7 mi SW
- Woodfarm Acres subdivision1.8 mi E
- Singing Pines2.4 mi E
- Singing Pines2.4 mi E
- Return2.4 mi SW
- Return2.4 mi SW
- White Oak Cliffs subdivision2.5 mi N
- Southern Meadows subdivision2.5 mi E
- Woodcreek2.5 mi N
- Ridgeview2.7 mi E
Questions about Dalton
Where is Dalton, SC?
Dalton is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina, 1.0 miles N of Seneca.
What county is Dalton in?
Dalton is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dalton, SC?
The ZIP code for Dalton is 29678.
What is the nearest town to Dalton?
Seneca, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dalton?
Yes. The closest is Fair Play: I-85 N @ MM 4.2 (Exit 4), 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dalton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dalton?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dalton?
About 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dalton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dalton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dalton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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