Dresden, SC
Historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Dresden is a historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It is 3.7 miles W of Calhoun Falls, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29628.
Dresden at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Abbeville County
- ZIP code
- 29628
- Nearest town
- Calhoun Falls (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.1094, -82.5353
Weather in Dresden now
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Dresden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dresden.
This week in Dresden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dresden
What is the weather usually like in Dresden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,193 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dresden: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALHOUN FALLS, SC US (USC00381277), adjusted for the elevation of Dresden.
Dresden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dresden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dresden?
Dresden has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Dresden 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 Dresden
The closest live webcam is Elberton, 18.0 miles W of Dresden.
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Questions about Dresden
Where is Dresden, SC?
Dresden is a historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina, 3.7 miles W of Calhoun Falls.
What county is Dresden in?
Dresden is in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dresden, SC?
The ZIP code for Dresden is 29628.
What is the nearest town to Dresden?
Calhoun Falls, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dresden?
Yes. The closest is Elberton, 18.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dresden?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dresden?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Dresden?
About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Dresden?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dresden have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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