Area Location
Located on the southern coast of South Carolina and bordered on the east side by the Atlantic shoreline, the Charleston metropolitan area includes Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
The city of Charleston expands inward for 50 miles, occupying a total area of 90 square miles, including historic downtown Charleston, Daniel Island and surrounding suburban and island communities.
Distance to Popular Cities
Columbia, SC – 125 miles
Hilton Head, SC – 115 miles
Charlotte, NC – 200 miles
Atlanta, GA – 334 miles
Savannah, GA – 123 miles
Orlando, FL – 390 miles
Miami, FL – 590 miles
Washington, DC – 483 miles
New York, NY – 768 miles
Weather and Climate
Charleston boasts a “temperate to semi-tropical” climate, offering year-round outdoor enjoyment for residents and visitors. The area averages 63% days of sunshine each year and an annual growing season of 294 days.
65.3° F
Average Annual Temperature
75.9° F
Average Daily Maximum
54.7° F
Average Daily Minimum
51.53 in.
Average Annual Rainfall
86%
Average Relative Humidity (at 7am)
Average Temperatures by Month
January – 47.9°
February – 50.7°
March – 57.7°
April – 64.2°
May – 72.1°
June – 78.8°
July – 81.7°
August – 80.5°
September – 76.1°
October – 66.2°
November – 58.0°
December – 50.5°