Philip, SC

Unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina

Philip is a small unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is 6.3 miles SW of Mount Pleasant, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29466.

Philip at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Charleston County
ZIP code
29466
Nearest town
Mount Pleasant (6.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
32.8875, -79.8142

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Philip weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Philip

What is the weather usually like in Philip?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°64°80°96°59°37°Jan61°39°Feb67°45°Mar75°53°Apr82°63°May88°70°Jun91°73°Jul90°72°Aug86°68°Sep78°58°Oct69°47°Nov62°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.3"Feb3.5"Mar3.6"Apr3.3"May5.4"Jun6.0"Jul6.7"Aug5.5"Sep3.9"Oct3.0"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SULLIVANS IS, SC US (USC00388405), adjusted for the elevation of Philip.

Philip weather month by month

January
59° 37°F
3.8 in of rain
February
61° 39°F
3.3 in of rain
March
67° 45°F
3.5 in of rain
April
75° 53°F
3.6 in of rain
May
82° 63°F
3.3 in of rain
June
88° 70°F
5.4 in of rain
July
91° 73°F
6.0 in of rain
August
90° 72°F
6.7 in of rain
September
86° 68°F
5.5 in of rain
October
78° 58°F
3.9 in of rain
November
69° 47°F
3.0 in of rain
December
62° 40°F
3.6 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Philip through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:36 PM10 h 16 min
February7:00 AM6:05 PM11 h 4 min
March7:27 AM7:28 PM12 h 0 min
April6:47 AM7:50 PM13 h 2 min
May6:18 AM8:12 PM13 h 54 min
June6:09 AM8:30 PM14 h 21 min
July6:20 AM8:29 PM14 h 9 min
August6:41 AM8:05 PM13 h 24 min
September7:01 AM7:26 PM12 h 25 min
October7:22 AM6:47 PM11 h 25 min
November6:48 AM5:19 PM10 h 30 min
December7:13 AM5:15 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Philip?

Philip 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 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Philip is April–May and October–November. 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 Philip

The closest live webcam is Mount Pleasant › South-east, 0.7 miles E of Philip.

Mount Pleasant › South-eastMount Pleasant · 0.7 mi EOn Windy
Mount Pleasant: Isle of Palms Connector @ Rifle Range RdMount Pleasant · 4.3 mi SOn Windy
Mount Pleasant: I-526 E @ MM 28 (Wando Br)Mount Pleasant · 4.4 mi SWOn Windy
Mount Pleasant: I-526 E @ MM 27 (Wando Bridge)Mount Pleasant · 4.7 mi SWOn Windy
Mount Pleasant: I-526 E @ MM 30 (US 17)Mount Pleasant · 5.5 mi SOn Windy
Charleston: I-526 W @ MM 24.3Charleston · 5.5 mi WOn Windy
Charleston: I-526 W @ MM 24 (Daniel Island)Charleston · 6.1 mi WOn Windy
Charleston: I-526 E @ MM 23Charleston · 6.8 mi WOn Windy
Isle of Palms: SC 517 IOP ConnectorIsle of Palms · 6.9 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Philip

Where is Philip, SC?

Philip is an unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina, 6.3 miles SW of Mount Pleasant.

What county is Philip in?

Philip is in Charleston County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Philip, SC?

The ZIP code for Philip is 29466.

What is the nearest town to Philip?

Mount Pleasant, 6.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Philip?

Yes. The closest is Mount Pleasant › South-east, 0.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Philip?

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

What is the coldest month in Philip?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Philip?

About 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Philip?

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

When is the best time to visit Philip?

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

What climate does Philip have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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