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Climate in Beaufort, South Carolina

Bay Street, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States.
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Beaufort, South Carolina, climate

Can warm weather and coastal humidity fit your household?

NASA POWER rows show an 87.6°F average summer high, 28 days above 90°F, a 47.5°F average winter low, and 2.4 days below freezing. Humidity is 76.7%, comfortable months number six, solar exposure is 1,740.7 peak-sun hours, and modeled PM2.5 is 6.4 µg/m³. Overall Comfort is 3.8 out of 5.

February through May and October through November are best, while June through August are toughest. Heat risk is Moderate, allergy levels are Poor, and weather volatility is 3.7 out of 5. Cooling, shade, ventilation, roof, drainage, current air, power, and hurricane preparation deserve a direct home review.

Living through the seasons

Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

3.8 / 5

Average Summer High
88°F

Warm · 88°F

Days Above 90°F
28 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
48°F / 9°C

Excellent

Days Below Freezing
2 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
77%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1741 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Toughest Months
Jul, Aug, Jun
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.7 / 5

Beaufort in everyday life

Could Beaufort work for you?

What may work well

  • Mild winters, six comfortable months, and strong solar exposure support a long outdoor season.
  • Historic, waterfront, trail, and indoor cultural choices create flexibility when heat or storms change plans.
  • Air quality is rated Excellent at 4.7 out of 5 with modeled PM2.5 of 6.4 µg/m³.

What to think about

  • Heat, humidity, allergy levels, coastal flooding, hurricanes, and power need a strong home plan.
  • Summer includes 28 days above 90°F in the current rows.
  • Historical and modeled data are planning anchors, not a property forecast.

Turn Beaufort weather into a home decision

  1. Inspect cooling and humidity

    Ask for summer bills, air conditioning, shade, ventilation, windows, mold prevention, power backup, and repairs.

  2. Walk the storm route

    Check drainage, crossings, parking, flood routes, shelter, hospital, pharmacy, groceries, and the return route.

  3. Follow current conditions

    Use current air, weather, and hurricane information, then keep hydration, medicines, cooling, and indoor alternatives ready.

  4. Compare two seasons

    Visit during a hot humid month and a cooler month so the household can judge shade, cooling, storms, light, energy, and access.

Questions retirees ask

Is Beaufort weather suitable for retirement?

The rows show an 87.6°F average summer high, 28 days above 90°F, a 47.5°F average winter low, and 76.7% humidity. The home, cooling, shade, and storm plan decide the fit.

Which months look best?

February through May and October through November are best in the current rows. June through August are toughest. Visit in a hot and cooler season.

What should the home provide?

Reliable cooling, shade, ventilation, damp control, storm protection, drainage, power resilience, insurance, and a dependable care route.

Should allergies affect the choice?

Allergy levels are Poor and modeled PM2.5 is 6.4 µg/m³. Follow current conditions, confirm medicine access, and inspect ventilation and filtration.

Beaufort offers a long warm season and mild winter, but the right home must make humidity, heat, storms, cooling, drainage, insurance, and care access manageable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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