Weather
Weather
Florence County has many wonderful outdoor spaces, and the climate is superb .
Overall Weather: very temperate
Average temperature: winter in the 40s, summer in the high 80s and 90s
Warmest month: July
Coldest month: January
Average precipitation: 46.54 inches
Wettest month: August, avg. 5.33 inches of rainfall
The most beautiful time of the year is spring when azaleas are in full bloom. Florence’s recreation and natural gardens can be enjoyed year round, but if you take a trip to Timrod Park during the spring you’ll see hundreds of azaleas in various shades of pink, purple, and white.
| Month | Highs (F) | Lows (F) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 33 |
| February | 59 | 36 |
| March | 67 | 43 |
| April | 75 | 50 |
| May | 83 | 59 |
| June | 89 | 68 |
| July | 92 | 72 |
| August | 90 | 70 |
| September | 85 | 64 |
| October | 76 | 52 |
| November | 68 | 42 |
| December | 58 | 35 |
To complement the plentiful array of flowers are the many huge pines, live oaks, and magnolias that are commonly draped with Spanish moss. The City of Florence alone operates and maintains 16 neighborhood park sites.