Lester, SC
Unincorporated community in Marlboro County, South Carolina
Lester is a small unincorporated community in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It is 4.0 miles SW of Bennettsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29594.
Lester at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Marlboro County
- ZIP code
- 29594
- Nearest town
- Bennettsville (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.6792, -79.6511
Weather in Lester now
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Lester weather by the hour
Lester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lester.
This week in Lester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lester
What is the weather usually like in Lester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,060 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCCOLL 3 NNW, SC US (USC00385633), adjusted for the elevation of Lester.
Lester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lester?
Lester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,060 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Lester 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 Lester
The closest live webcam is Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 197, 22.4 miles SE of Lester.
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- Boykin3.7 mi N
- Fletcher4.0 mi NE
- Sunnybrook Heights subdivision5.6 mi S
- Ayers5.6 mi SW
- Quick Crossroads5.7 mi NW
- Islay5.8 mi SW
- Masons Crossroads6.4 mi NE
- Madeline7.2 mi SW
- McDonalds7.3 mi SE
- Everetts7.8 mi W
- Hebron7.9 mi SE
- Woodrun subdivision8.6 mi NE
- Idlewood subdivision8.9 mi NE
- Dyers Hill9.1 mi SW
Questions about Lester
Where is Lester, SC?
Lester is an unincorporated community in Marlboro County, South Carolina, 4.0 miles SW of Bennettsville.
What county is Lester in?
Lester is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Lester, SC?
The ZIP code for Lester is 29594.
What is the nearest town to Lester?
Bennettsville, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lester?
Yes. The closest is Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 197, 22.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lester?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Lester?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Lester?
About 41.7 inches (1,060 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Lester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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