Duke, SC
Historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Duke is a historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It is 3.1 miles E of Lowndesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29659.
Duke at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Abbeville County
- ZIP code
- 29659
- Nearest town
- Lowndesville (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.2125, -82.7031
Weather in Duke now
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Duke weather by the hour
Duke weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Duke.
This week in Duke
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Duke
What is the weather usually like in Duke?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,255 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Duke: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELBERTON 2 N, GA US (USC00093060), adjusted for the elevation of Duke.
Duke weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Duke through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Duke?
Duke 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Duke 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 Duke
The closest live webcam is Elberton, 11.4 miles SW of Duke.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Duke.
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Questions about Duke
Where is Duke, SC?
Duke is a historical community (former settlement) in Abbeville County, South Carolina, 3.1 miles E of Lowndesville.
What county is Duke in?
Duke is in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Duke, SC?
The ZIP code for Duke is 29659.
What is the nearest town to Duke?
Lowndesville, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Duke?
Yes. The closest is Elberton, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Duke?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Duke?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Duke?
About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Duke?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Duke?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Duke have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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