Giant, SC
Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Giant is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It is 1.9 miles S of Harleyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29448.
Giant at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Dorchester County
- ZIP code
- 29448
- Nearest town
- Harleyville (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.2369, -80.4450
Weather in Giant now
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Giant weather by the hour
Giant weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Giant.
This week in Giant
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Giant
What is the weather usually like in Giant?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,282 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Giant: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOLLY HILL 1 SW, SC US (USC00384205), adjusted for the elevation of Giant.
Giant weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Giant through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Giant?
Giant 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 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Giant 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 Giant
The closest live webcam is Giant: I-26 W @ MM 177 (SC 453), 0.3 miles S of Giant.
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Questions about Giant
Where is Giant, SC?
Giant is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina, 1.9 miles S of Harleyville.
What county is Giant in?
Giant is in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Giant, SC?
The ZIP code for Giant is 29448.
What is the nearest town to Giant?
Harleyville, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Giant?
Yes. The closest is Giant: I-26 W @ MM 177 (SC 453), 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Giant?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Giant?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Giant?
About 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Giant?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Giant?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Giant have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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