Cherokee County enjoys a mild, four-season climate in the Piedmont foothills with long, temperate springs and falls, manageable summers, and minimal winter disruption. With 215 sunny days per year and just 1.7 inches of annual snowfall, the region’s weather keeps operations running and employees happy year-round.
Cherokee County, South Carolina gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1.7 inches. The average US city gets 27.8 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 109.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Cherokee County, South Carolina. The July highis around 90.2°. The January low is 26.3°. Our comfort index, which is based upon how many days the high temperature falls between 70-80 degrees, is 7.5 while the US average is 7.
| Climate Indicator | Cherokee, SC | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (inches) | 47 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall (inches) | 1.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 108.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny Days per Year | 215 | 205 |
| Avg. July High (°F) | 90.2 | 85.8 |
| Avg. January Low (°F) | 26.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher = better) | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 5 | 4.3 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 784 | 2,443 |
*Information gathered from Sperling Best Places
