Drake, SC
Unincorporated community in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Drake is a small unincorporated community in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It is 2.0 miles NE of Donalds, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29638.
Drake at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Abbeville County
- ZIP code
- 29638
- Nearest town
- Donalds (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.3522, -82.3619
Weather in Drake now
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Drake weather by the hour
Drake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drake.
This week in Drake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drake
What is the weather usually like in Drake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 42.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,067 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENWOOD CO AP, SC US (USW00053874), adjusted for the elevation of Drake.
Drake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drake?
Drake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Drake 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 Drake
The closest live webcam is Beaver Creek: I-85 S @ MM 24, 23.5 miles NW of Drake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drake.
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Questions about Drake
Where is Drake, SC?
Drake is an unincorporated community in Abbeville County, South Carolina, 2.0 miles NE of Donalds.
What county is Drake in?
Drake is in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Drake, SC?
The ZIP code for Drake is 29638.
What is the nearest town to Drake?
Donalds, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drake?
Yes. The closest is Beaver Creek: I-85 S @ MM 24, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drake?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Drake?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Drake?
About 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Drake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drake?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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