Knox, SC
Unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina
Knox is a small unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina. It is 3.5 miles E of Richburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29729.
Knox at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Chester County
- ZIP code
- 29729
- Nearest town
- Richburg (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7217, -81.0811
Weather in Knox now
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Knox weather by the hour
Knox weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knox.
This week in Knox
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knox
What is the weather usually like in Knox?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,166 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knox: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESTER 1 SE, SC US (USC00381633), adjusted for the elevation of Knox.
Knox weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knox through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Knox?
Knox has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Knox 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 Knox
The closest live webcam is Richburg: I-77 N @ MM 62.3 (Exit 62), 2.9 miles E of Knox.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knox.
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Questions about Knox
Where is Knox, SC?
Knox is an unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina, 3.5 miles E of Richburg.
What county is Knox in?
Knox is in Chester County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Knox, SC?
The ZIP code for Knox is 29729.
What is the nearest town to Knox?
Richburg, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knox?
Yes. The closest is Richburg: I-77 N @ MM 62.3 (Exit 62), 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knox?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Knox?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Knox?
About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Knox?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Knox?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knox have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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