Excelsior, SC
Historical community (former settlement) in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Excelsior is a historical community (former settlement) in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It is 1.0 miles E of Cheraw, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29520.
Excelsior at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Chesterfield County
- ZIP code
- 29520
- Nearest town
- Cheraw (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.6958, -79.9319
Weather in Excelsior now
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Excelsior weather by the hour
Excelsior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Excelsior.
This week in Excelsior
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Excelsior
What is the weather usually like in Excelsior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,235 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHERAW, SC US (USC00381588), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Excelsior 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 Excelsior
The closest live webcam is Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 169 (TV Road), 31.9 miles S of Excelsior.
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Questions about Excelsior
Where is Excelsior, SC?
Excelsior is a historical community (former settlement) in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, 1.0 miles E of Cheraw.
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, SC?
The ZIP code for Excelsior is 29520.
What is the nearest town to Excelsior?
Cheraw, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Excelsior?
Yes. The closest is Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 169 (TV Road), 31.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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