Ora, SC

Unincorporated community in Laurens County, South Carolina

Ora is a small unincorporated community in Laurens County, South Carolina. It is 4.6 miles S of Watts Mills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29360.

Ora at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Laurens County
ZIP code
29360
Nearest town
Watts Mills (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.5817, -81.9958

Weather in Ora now

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Ora weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ora

What is the weather usually like in Ora?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°78°96°53°30°Jan57°33°Feb65°39°Mar74°47°Apr81°58°May88°66°Jun91°70°Jul89°68°Aug84°62°Sep74°49°Oct64°38°Nov56°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan3.9"Feb4.7"Mar3.6"Apr3.4"May4.2"Jun3.6"Jul4.1"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct3.6"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAURENS, SC US (USC00385017), adjusted for the elevation of Ora.

Ora weather month by month

January
53° 30°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
57° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
65° 39°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
74° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 66°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 70°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 68°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
84° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 33°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ora through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:41 PM10 h 8 min
February7:11 AM6:12 PM11 h 0 min
March7:36 AM7:36 PM12 h 0 min
April6:54 AM8:01 PM13 h 6 min
May6:23 AM8:25 PM14 h 1 min
June6:13 AM8:43 PM14 h 30 min
July6:25 AM8:42 PM14 h 17 min
August6:47 AM8:17 PM13 h 29 min
September7:09 AM7:36 PM12 h 26 min
October7:32 AM6:54 PM11 h 22 min
November7:00 AM5:24 PM10 h 24 min
December7:26 AM5:20 PM9 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in Ora?

Ora 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 46.7 inches (1,186 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ora 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 Ora

The closest live webcam is Wattsville: I-385 N @ MM 6.2, 3.1 miles SE of Ora.

Wattsville: I-385 N @ MM 6.2Wattsville · 3.1 mi SEOn Windy
Smallwood: I-26 E @ MM 52.4Smallwood · 9.3 mi SEOn Windy
Neighbors Crossroads: I-26 W @ MM 55Neighbors Crossroads · 12.1 mi SEOn Windy
Fountain Inn: I-385 S @ MM 26Fountain Inn · 16.3 mi NWOn Windy
Simpsonville: I-385 S @ MM 29Simpsonville · 19.0 mi NWOn Windy
Cherokee Heights: I-385 S @ MM 29.5Cherokee Heights · 20.0 mi NWOn Windy
Joanna: I-26 E @ MM 63.5unknown · 20.2 mi SEOn Windy
Lake Taro: I-385 S @ MM 30.25 (Old Stage Rd)Lake Taro · 20.4 mi NWOn Windy
Lake Taro: I-385 S @ MM 30.2 (I-185)Lake Taro · 20.4 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ora

Where is Ora, SC?

Ora is an unincorporated community in Laurens County, South Carolina, 4.6 miles S of Watts Mills.

What county is Ora in?

Ora is in Laurens County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Ora, SC?

The ZIP code for Ora is 29360.

What is the nearest town to Ora?

Watts Mills, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ora?

Yes. The closest is Wattsville: I-385 N @ MM 6.2, 3.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ora?

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

What is the coldest month in Ora?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Ora?

About 46.7 inches (1,186 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Ora?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ora?

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

What climate does Ora have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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