Climate Insights for Chapin

Chugach Census Area, South Carolina, United States

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
December
125mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chapin is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1156mm of precipitation falls per year. Chapin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chapin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Feb Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Mar Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° May Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Dec Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chapin vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chapin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 125mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 79mm. That's 46mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Chapin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chapin, which began on March 20, 2026. Chapin is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 11°
Mar 14°
Apr 18°
May 22°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 24°
Oct 19°
Nov 13°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Chapin is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chapin based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
99 mm
1 cm
Feb
6 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
93 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
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