Climate almanac

Lake City

South Carolina, United States · 33.87°, -79.76°

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What is the climate like in Lake City?

The best time to visit Lake City is typically March – May, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.4/10). Lake City is warmest in July, when daily highs average 91°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 39°F (4°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 49 in (1248 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitMarch – May — comfort peaks in October (7.4/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 91°F (33°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 39°F (4°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (6.7 in (171 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.5 in (63 mm))
  • Annual precipitation49 in (1248 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromLake City 2 Se, 2 km away (1937-2023)