Goretown, SC
Unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina
Goretown is a small unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina. It is 4.4 miles NW of Loris, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29569.
Goretown at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Horry County
- ZIP code
- 29569
- Nearest town
- Loris (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0267, -78.8214
Weather in Goretown now
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Goretown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Goretown.
This week in Goretown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Goretown
What is the weather usually like in Goretown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Goretown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Goretown.
Goretown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Goretown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Goretown?
Goretown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Goretown 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 Goretown
The closest live webcam is Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 12.5 miles S of Goretown.
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Questions about Goretown
Where is Goretown, SC?
Goretown is an unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina, 4.4 miles NW of Loris.
What county is Goretown in?
Goretown is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Goretown, SC?
The ZIP code for Goretown is 29569.
What is the nearest town to Goretown?
Loris, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Goretown?
Yes. The closest is Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 12.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Goretown?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Goretown?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Goretown?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Goretown?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Goretown?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Goretown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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