Malta, SC

Unincorporated community in Sumter County, South Carolina

Malta is a small unincorporated community in Sumter County, South Carolina. It is 4.0 miles E of Wedgefield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29168.

Malta at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Sumter County
ZIP code
29168
Nearest town
Wedgefield (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
33.8769, -80.5842

Weather in Malta now

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Malta weather by the hour

Malta weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Malta

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Malta

What is the weather usually like in Malta?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°63°80°96°58°35°Jan62°38°Feb69°43°Mar77°51°Apr83°60°May88°67°Jun91°71°Jul90°70°Aug86°64°Sep77°53°Oct68°43°Nov61°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.6"Feb3.8"Mar3.0"Apr3.2"May5.5"Jun4.5"Jul4.9"Aug3.4"Sep3.4"Oct3.1"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEDGEFIELD, SC US (USC00389039), adjusted for the elevation of Malta.

Malta weather month by month

January
58° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
62° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
69° 43°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 51°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 60°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
88° 67°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 71°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
86° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
77° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
68° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
61° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Malta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:37 PM10 h 12 min
February7:05 AM6:07 PM11 h 2 min
March7:31 AM7:31 PM12 h 0 min
April6:49 AM7:54 PM13 h 4 min
May6:19 AM8:17 PM13 h 58 min
June6:09 AM8:36 PM14 h 26 min
July6:21 AM8:35 PM14 h 14 min
August6:43 AM8:10 PM13 h 27 min
September7:04 AM7:30 PM12 h 25 min
October7:26 AM6:49 PM11 h 23 min
November6:53 AM5:20 PM10 h 26 min
December7:18 AM5:16 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Malta?

Malta 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 (2°C).

It gets about 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Malta 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 Malta

The closest live webcam is Sumei Circle: I-20 W @ MM 84.9, 20.6 miles NW of Malta.

Sumei Circle: I-20 W @ MM 84.9Sumei Circle · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
Sumei Circle: I-20 E @ MM 83.8Sumei Circle · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
Royal Pines Estates: I-20 W @ MM 83.3unknown · 20.7 mi NWOn Windy
Sumei Circle: I-20 W @ MM 86.8 (Exit 87)Sumei Circle · 20.7 mi NWOn Windy
Royal Pines Estates: I-20 E @ MM 82.7unknown · 20.7 mi NWOn Windy
Sumei Circle: I-20 W @ MM 87.5Sumei Circle · 20.9 mi NWOn Windy
Royal Pines Estates: I-20 E @ MM 82 (Spears Creek Rd)unknown · 21.1 mi NWOn Windy
Blaney Hills: I-20 W @ MM 88.4Blaney Hills · 21.1 mi NWOn Windy
Chimney Ridge: I-20 E @ MM 81unknown · 21.3 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Malta

Where is Malta, SC?

Malta is an unincorporated community in Sumter County, South Carolina, 4.0 miles E of Wedgefield.

What county is Malta in?

Malta is in Sumter County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Malta, SC?

The ZIP code for Malta is 29168.

What is the nearest town to Malta?

Wedgefield, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Malta?

Yes. The closest is Sumei Circle: I-20 W @ MM 84.9, 20.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Malta?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Malta?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Malta?

About 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Malta?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Malta?

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

What climate does Malta have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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