Colorful tree leaves signal early fall, with an old wooden fence in the foreground and a blue sky above.

Weather in Summerville, SC

Summerville, SC sits in the humid subtropical belt of the South Atlantic, so summers run warm and humid and winters tend to be short and mild.6, 5 Rain falls throughout the year, with a noticeable lift in storm activity during the warmer months.5, 4

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Last Updated: 02/24/2026 8:41 pm

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Thursday, February 26

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Friday, February 27

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Saturday, February 28

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Sunday, March 1

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Monday, March 2

Summerville Town Hall features a classic facade with city and American flags flying in front.

Summerville, South Carolina town hall

Seasonal patterns in Summerville

Spring often warms up quickly, and humidity returns early, so sunshine and passing showers often trade places over a single day.5 Fall usually brings a slower cool-down, with more comfortable stretches once the strongest summer heat breaks.5

Summer brings the steadiest heat, and thunderstorms become a regular part of the pattern across the Lowcountry.6, 2 In and around Summerville, the sea breeze often plays a role in late-day clouds, showers, and storm development.2, 5 From June through November, Atlantic hurricane season adds another layer of uncertainty, and tropical systems sometimes bring heavy rain and gusty conditions well inland.1, 6 Winter weather usually stays moderate, though occasional cold snaps and a few frosty mornings still show up from time to time.6

  • Humid subtropical climate with a long warm season
  • Rainfall in every season, with higher storm activity in warmer months
  • Afternoon thunderstorms become more common in summer
  • Sea-breeze patterns influence clouds and storm timing near the coast
  • Tropical systems sometimes affect late summer and early fall

References

  1. National Hurricane Center. (n.d.). National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh.shtml
  2. National Weather Service. (n.d.). NWS Charleston, SC – Science/Technology. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://www.weather.gov/chs/science
  3. OpenWeather. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://docs.openweather.co.uk/faq
  4. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina State Climatology Office. (n.d.-a). Dorchester County. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://www.dnr.sc.gov/climate/sco/ClimateData/countyData/county_dorchester.php
  5. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina State Climatology Office. (n.d.-b). South Carolina climate. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://www.dnr.sc.gov/climate/sco/ClimateData/cli_sc_climate.php/1000
  6. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. (n.d.). 230 Subtropical Division. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://www.fs.usda.gov/land/ecosysmgmt/colorimagemap/images/230.html

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