OVERALL LIVING SCOREA-

The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Charleston, SC

Thinking of moving to Charleston? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Charleston.

🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F13 (4%)
Avg Days Under 32°F6 (2%)
Wet/Rainy Days97 (27%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days286 (78%)
Gloomy Overcast Days28 (8%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.71 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade C
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)1588 (Low)
Cooling Demand (CDD)2315 (High)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts10 (3%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days312 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeFeb 6
Avg First Fall FreezeDec 16
Yearly Water Demand47.6"

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