Lumber, SC

Historical community (former settlement) in Darlington County, South Carolina

Lumber is a historical community (former settlement) in Darlington County, South Carolina. It is 5.7 miles W of Dovesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29540.

Lumber at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Darlington County
ZIP code
29540
Nearest town
Dovesville (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.4178, -79.8092

Weather in Lumber now

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Lumber weather by the hour

Lumber weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lumber

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lumber

What is the weather usually like in Lumber?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°45°62°80°97°56°32°Jan60°34°Feb67°40°Mar76°49°Apr83°58°May89°67°Jun92°70°Jul90°69°Aug85°63°Sep76°51°Oct66°40°Nov59°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.4"Feb3.6"Mar3.1"Apr4.0"May4.7"Jun5.0"Jul5.6"Aug4.5"Sep3.4"Oct3.1"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DARLINGTON, SC US (USC00382260), adjusted for the elevation of Lumber.

Lumber weather month by month

January
56° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
60° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
67° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
76° 49°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 58°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 70°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 69°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
85° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
76° 51°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
66° 40°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Lumber through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:33 PM10 h 9 min
February7:02 AM6:03 PM11 h 1 min
March7:28 AM7:28 PM12 h 0 min
April6:46 AM7:52 PM13 h 6 min
May6:15 AM8:15 PM14 h 0 min
June6:04 AM8:34 PM14 h 29 min
July6:16 AM8:33 PM14 h 16 min
August6:39 AM8:08 PM13 h 29 min
September7:01 AM7:27 PM12 h 26 min
October7:23 AM6:46 PM11 h 22 min
November6:51 AM5:16 PM10 h 24 min
December7:16 AM5:11 PM9 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in Lumber?

Lumber 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 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Lumber 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 Lumber

The closest live webcam is Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 169 (TV Road), 11.5 miles SE of Lumber.

Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 169 (TV Road)Back Swamp · 11.5 mi SEOn Windy
Wachovia Hills: I-95 S @ MM 171.8Wachovia Hills · 11.8 mi SEOn Windy
Aynor: I-95 N @ MM 171.2Aynor · 11.9 mi SEOn Windy
Crestview: I-95 N @ MM 167Crestview · 11.9 mi SOn Windy
Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 170 (Williston Rd)Back Swamp · 11.9 mi SEOn Windy
Wachovia Hills: I-95 N @ MM 173Wachovia Hills · 12.3 mi SEOn Windy
Brook Green Park: I-95 S @ MM 165Brook Green Park · 12.4 mi SOn Windy
Wachovia Hills: I-95 N @ MM 174Wachovia Hills · 12.7 mi SEOn Windy
Quinby: I-95 N @ MM 174.7Quinby · 12.8 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lumber.

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Questions about Lumber

Where is Lumber, SC?

Lumber is a historical community (former settlement) in Darlington County, South Carolina, 5.7 miles W of Dovesville.

What county is Lumber in?

Lumber is in Darlington County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Lumber, SC?

The ZIP code for Lumber is 29540.

What is the nearest town to Lumber?

Dovesville, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lumber?

Yes. The closest is Back Swamp: I-95 N @ MM 169 (TV Road), 11.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lumber?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Lumber?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Lumber?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Lumber?

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

When is the best time to visit Lumber?

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

What climate does Lumber have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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