Folly Beach, SC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Folly Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Folly Beach.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Folly Beach

What is the weather usually like in Folly Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°52°66°79°92°58°44°Jan60°46°Feb66°52°Mar72°60°Apr79°68°May84°74°Jun87°77°Jul86°76°Aug83°73°Sep76°63°Oct67°53°Nov61°47°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.6"Feb3.0"Mar3.0"Apr2.6"May4.9"Jun5.1"Jul6.1"Aug5.3"Sep4.1"Oct2.3"Nov2.9"Dec

Best time to visit Folly Beach: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON CITY, SC US (USW00013782), adjusted for the elevation of Folly Beach.

Folly Beach weather month by month

January
58° 44°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
60° 46°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
66° 52°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
72° 60°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
79° 68°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
84° 74°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 77°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
86° 76°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
83° 73°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
76° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 53°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
61° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Folly Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:38 PM10 h 17 min
February7:01 AM6:06 PM11 h 5 min
March7:28 AM7:28 PM12 h 0 min
April6:48 AM7:51 PM13 h 2 min
May6:19 AM8:12 PM13 h 53 min
June6:10 AM8:30 PM14 h 20 min
July6:21 AM8:30 PM14 h 8 min
August6:42 AM8:06 PM13 h 23 min
September7:02 AM7:27 PM12 h 24 min
October7:22 AM6:48 PM11 h 25 min
November6:48 AM5:20 PM10 h 31 min
December7:13 AM5:16 PM10 h 3 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Folly Beach?

Folly Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (6°C).

It gets about 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Folly Beach is April–May and September–October. At 16 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Folly Beach

What is the hottest month in Folly Beach?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Folly Beach?

January, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Folly Beach?

About 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Folly Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Folly Beach?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Folly Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Folly Beach in November?

Highs average 67°F and lows 53°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Folly Beach?

Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:20 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Folly Beach weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Folly Beach.

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