Sims, SC
Unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina
Sims is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina. It is 2.1 miles NE of Capitol View, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29209.
Sims at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 29209
- Nearest town
- Capitol View (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.9547, -80.9572
Weather in Sims now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Sims weather by the hour
Sims weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sims.
This week in Sims
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sims
What is the weather usually like in Sims?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,110 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sims: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBIA OWENS DWTN AP, SC US (USW00053867), adjusted for the elevation of Sims.
Sims weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sims through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sims?
Sims has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,110 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Sims 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 Sims
The closest live webcam is Columbia: I-77 N @ MM 7.5, 0.1 miles NE of Sims.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sims.
Do you know Sims? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Sims special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Sims, SC
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sims Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Sims
Other communities near Sims
- Sims0.0 mi N
- Knollwood subdivision0.7 mi N
- Starlite1.5 mi SW
- Woodhill Estates subdivision1.8 mi NW
- Gordon Springs subdivision1.8 mi N
- Hazelwood Acres subdivision2.0 mi NE
- Capitol View subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Saint Marks Wood subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Village Bond subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Yorkshire subdivision2.1 mi NE
- Washington Park2.2 mi W
- Valencia Heights2.2 mi NW
- Strathaven Forest subdivision2.6 mi NE
- Dominion Hills subdivision3.1 mi E
- Lykes3.3 mi E
Questions about Sims
Where is Sims, SC?
Sims is an unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina, 2.1 miles NE of Capitol View.
What county is Sims in?
Sims is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sims, SC?
The ZIP code for Sims is 29209.
What is the nearest town to Sims?
Capitol View, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sims?
Yes. The closest is Columbia: I-77 N @ MM 7.5, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sims?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sims?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Sims?
About 43.7 inches (1,110 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sims?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sims?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sims have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: