Florence climate
Pee Dee heat, humidity, rain, hurricanes, flood questions, cooling, and indoor choices shape the year
The South Carolina State Climatology Office publishes Florence-area 30-year climate normals and flood information, while state emergency resources address hurricanes and weather emergencies. Plan around hot humid periods, heavy rain, thunderstorms, tropical systems, winter cold, and outdoor time that shifts toward shade, morning, water, or indoor space.
Inspect air conditioning, dehumidification, windows, roof, gutters, drainage, trees, backup power, water, internet, shade, insurance, and the route to care. Request recent utility, roof, insurance, and flood-history information before choosing.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 90°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 66 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Moderate
Hot · 90°F
Good
2.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 39°F / 4°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 26 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 76%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1658 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
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
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jul, Aug, Jan
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.5 / 5
Florence in everyday life
Could Florence work for you?
What may work well
- State climate normals, city recreation, hospital care, and Pee Dee services give the year several anchors.
- Emergency and climate resources make weather and home-comfort questions practical.
What to think about
- Heat, humidity, rain, hurricanes, drainage, cooling, insurance, power, and care routes require attention.
- Summer and storm conditions can change traffic, outdoor access, parking, and recovery needs.
Choose Florence for the whole year
Inspect comfort systems
Review air conditioning, dehumidification, windows, roof, drainage, mold control, shade, water, power, and internet.
Price storm and flood resilience
Ask about flood information, drainage, roof, trees, insurance, power, roads, traffic, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair parks, recreation, events, meals, care, reading, and home activities with outdoor plans during heat or rain.
Questions retirees ask
What is Florence, South Carolina weather like?
Plan around hot humid periods, heavy rain, thunderstorms, tropical systems, winter cold, and outdoor access that shifts by season. Confirm current conditions and the exact home's cooling, drainage, and storm needs.
What should I inspect before choosing a home?
Review air conditioning, dehumidification, roof, windows, gutters, drainage, trees, water, power, internet, insurance, and the route to care.
Florence's climate choice depends on cooling, drainage, storm resilience, insurance, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable throughout the year.
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.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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