Sunset, SC
Unincorporated community in Pickens County, South Carolina
Sunset is a small unincorporated community in Pickens County, South Carolina. It is 8.1 miles SE of Pickens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29685.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Pickens County
- ZIP code
- 29685
- Nearest town
- Pickens (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.9775, -82.7992
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 68.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,740 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TABLE ROCK, SC US (USC00388472), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset?
Sunset has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Sunset 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 Sunset
The closest live webcam is Belaire Estates: I-85 N @ MM 40 (Hwy 153), 23.7 miles SE of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, SC?
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Pickens County, South Carolina, 8.1 miles SE of Pickens.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, SC?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 29685.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Pickens, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Belaire Estates: I-85 N @ MM 40 (Hwy 153), 23.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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