Phinney, SC
Unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina
Phinney is a small unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina. It is 3.1 miles NW of West Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29696.
Phinney at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Oconee County
- ZIP code
- 29696
- Nearest town
- West Union (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.7278, -83.0025
Weather in Phinney now
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Phinney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phinney.
This week in Phinney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phinney
What is the weather usually like in Phinney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 61.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,552 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Phinney: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALHALLA, SC US (USC00388887), adjusted for the elevation of Phinney.
Phinney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Phinney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Phinney?
Phinney has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Phinney 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 Phinney
The closest live webcam is Fair Play: I-85 N @ MM 4.2 (Exit 4), 15.5 miles S of Phinney.
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Map of Phinney, SC
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Other communities near Phinney
- Avondale1.1 mi SW
- Eleven Oaks1.1 mi E
- Knoll Wood Manor1.3 mi E
- Bounty Land1.6 mi SE
- Oconee Estates1.7 mi S
- Keowee Plantation2.0 mi SE
- Sunset Shores2.2 mi E
- Woodcreek2.2 mi SE
- South Cove2.5 mi E
- Poplar Springs Ridge2.5 mi SW
- Crystal Falls2.5 mi NW
- George Martin Acres2.6 mi E
- White Oak Cliffs subdivision2.7 mi SE
- Ridgeland Estates2.8 mi SW
- Water Plantation subdivision2.8 mi SE
Questions about Phinney
Where is Phinney, SC?
Phinney is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina, 3.1 miles NW of West Union.
What county is Phinney in?
Phinney is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Phinney, SC?
The ZIP code for Phinney is 29696.
What is the nearest town to Phinney?
West Union, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Phinney?
Yes. The closest is Fair Play: I-85 N @ MM 4.2 (Exit 4), 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Phinney?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Phinney?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Phinney?
About 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Phinney?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Phinney?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Phinney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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