The Forest, SC
Unincorporated community in Lexington County, South Carolina
The Forest is a small unincorporated community in Lexington County, South Carolina. It is 2.9 miles S of Seven Oaks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29212.
The Forest at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Lexington County
- ZIP code
- 29212
- Nearest town
- Seven Oaks (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0875, -81.1436
Weather in The Forest now
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The Forest weather by the hour
The Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Forest.
This week in The Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Forest
What is the weather usually like in The Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Forest: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC, SC US (USC00381944), adjusted for the elevation of The Forest.
The Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Forest?
The Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is April.
The best time to visit The Forest 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 The Forest
The closest live webcam is Columbia: I-26 W @ MM 103 (Harbison Blvd), 0.8 miles SW of The Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Forest.
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Map of The Forest, SC
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Questions about The Forest
Where is The Forest, SC?
The Forest is an unincorporated community in Lexington County, South Carolina, 2.9 miles S of Seven Oaks.
What county is The Forest in?
The Forest is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of The Forest, SC?
The ZIP code for The Forest is 29212.
What is the nearest town to The Forest?
Seven Oaks, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Forest?
Yes. The closest is Columbia: I-26 W @ MM 103 (Harbison Blvd), 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Forest?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in The Forest?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in The Forest?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in The Forest?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Forest?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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