Picket Post, SC
Unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina
Picket Post is a small unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina. It is 4.1 miles NE of Tamassee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29691.
Picket Post at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Oconee County
- ZIP code
- 29691
- Nearest town
- Tamassee (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.8286, -83.0492
Weather in Picket Post now
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Picket Post weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Picket Post.
This week in Picket Post
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Picket Post
What is the weather usually like in Picket Post?
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 Picket Post: 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 Picket Post.
Picket Post weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Picket Post through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 7 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 | 7:14 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Picket Post?
Picket Post 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 Picket Post 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 Picket Post
The closest live webcam is Clayton, 20.0 miles W of Picket Post.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Picket Post.
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Questions about Picket Post
Where is Picket Post, SC?
Picket Post is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina, 4.1 miles NE of Tamassee.
What county is Picket Post in?
Picket Post is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Picket Post, SC?
The ZIP code for Picket Post is 29691.
What is the nearest town to Picket Post?
Tamassee, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Picket Post?
Yes. The closest is Clayton, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Picket Post?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Picket Post?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Picket Post?
About 61.1 inches (1,552 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Picket Post?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Picket Post?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Picket Post have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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