Whetstone, SC
Unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina
Whetstone is a small unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina. It is 5.4 miles SW of Longcreek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29664.
Whetstone at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Oconee County
- ZIP code
- 29664
- Nearest town
- Longcreek (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.8411, -83.1911
Weather in Whetstone now
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Whetstone weather by the hour
Whetstone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whetstone.
This week in Whetstone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whetstone
What is the weather usually like in Whetstone?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 64.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,635 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whetstone: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONG CREEK, SC US (USC00385278), adjusted for the elevation of Whetstone.
Whetstone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whetstone through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:46 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 | 6:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whetstone?
Whetstone has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whetstone is May–June 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 Whetstone
The closest live webcam is Clayton, 12.0 miles W of Whetstone.
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- Dutch Fork9.9 mi SE
- Satolah10.3 mi N
- Satolah10.3 mi N
- Springdale10.4 mi SE
- Crystal Falls11.0 mi SE
- Ebenezer11.6 mi E
- Spring Lake11.7 mi NW
- York13.0 mi NW
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Questions about Whetstone
Where is Whetstone, SC?
Whetstone is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, South Carolina, 5.4 miles SW of Longcreek.
What county is Whetstone in?
Whetstone is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Whetstone, SC?
The ZIP code for Whetstone is 29664.
What is the nearest town to Whetstone?
Longcreek, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whetstone?
Yes. The closest is Clayton, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whetstone?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Whetstone?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Whetstone?
About 64.4 inches (1,635 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Whetstone?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whetstone?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whetstone have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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