Steep Bottom, SC

Historical community (former settlement) in Hampton County, South Carolina

Steep Bottom is a historical community (former settlement) in Hampton County, South Carolina. It is 1.7 miles SE of Furman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29921.

Steep Bottom at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Hampton County
ZIP code
29921
Nearest town
Furman (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
32.6956, -81.2119

Weather in Steep Bottom now

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Steep Bottom weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Steep Bottom

What is the weather usually like in Steep Bottom?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°81°97°62°39°Jan65°42°Feb72°47°Mar79°54°Apr86°62°May90°69°Jun92°72°Jul91°71°Aug87°67°Sep79°56°Oct70°47°Nov64°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.1"Feb3.8"Mar3.3"Apr2.5"May5.3"Jun4.8"Jul5.9"Aug4.1"Sep3.0"Oct3.1"Nov2.7"Dec

Best time to visit Steep Bottom: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMPTON 1S, SC US (USC00383906), adjusted for the elevation of Steep Bottom.

Steep Bottom weather month by month

January
62° 39°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
65° 42°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
72° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 54°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
86° 62°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
90° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
92° 72°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 71°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
87° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
70° 47°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
64° 41°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Steep Bottom through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:42 PM10 h 17 min
February7:06 AM6:11 PM11 h 5 min
March7:33 AM7:33 PM12 h 0 min
April6:53 AM7:56 PM13 h 2 min
May6:24 AM8:17 PM13 h 53 min
June6:15 AM8:35 PM14 h 20 min
July6:26 AM8:35 PM14 h 8 min
August6:47 AM8:11 PM13 h 23 min
September7:07 AM7:32 PM12 h 24 min
October7:27 AM6:53 PM11 h 25 min
November6:53 AM5:25 PM10 h 31 min
December7:18 AM5:21 PM10 h 3 min

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

What is the weather like in Steep Bottom?

Steep Bottom has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.

The best time to visit Steep Bottom is March–April 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 Steep Bottom

The closest live webcam is Kress: I-95 S @ MM 34.5, 19.2 miles E of Steep Bottom.

Kress: I-95 S @ MM 34.5Kress · 19.2 mi EOn Windy
Yemassee: I-95 S @ MM 36.2Yemassee · 19.2 mi EOn Windy
Yemassee: I-95 S @ MM 36.7Yemassee · 19.2 mi EOn Windy
Ridgeland: I-95 S @ Exit 22Ridgeland · 19.3 mi SEOn Windy
Kress: I-95 @ MM 33.7Kress · 19.4 mi EOn Windy
Blountville: I-95 S @ MM 37.5Blountville · 19.4 mi EOn Windy
Kress: I-95 N @ MM 33.2Kress · 19.7 mi EOn Windy
Kress: I-95 N @ Exit 33 (Hwy 17)Kress · 19.7 mi EOn Windy
Blountville: I-95 S @ MM 38 (Hwy 68)Blountville · 19.9 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Steep Bottom.

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Questions about Steep Bottom

Where is Steep Bottom, SC?

Steep Bottom is a historical community (former settlement) in Hampton County, South Carolina, 1.7 miles SE of Furman.

What county is Steep Bottom in?

Steep Bottom is in Hampton County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Steep Bottom, SC?

The ZIP code for Steep Bottom is 29921.

What is the nearest town to Steep Bottom?

Furman, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Steep Bottom?

Yes. The closest is Kress: I-95 S @ MM 34.5, 19.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Steep Bottom?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Steep Bottom?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Steep Bottom?

About 45.2 inches (1,149 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Steep Bottom?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Steep Bottom?

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

What climate does Steep Bottom have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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