When was last time it snowed in Myrtle Beach?

Jan. 3, 2018
Historic cold and snow settled into the region one year ago today. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Jan. 3, 2018 saw snow and ice fall across the region and kicked off the coldest stretch of weather ever recorded across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

Does Myrtle Beach ever get snow?

The Myrtle Beach area averages less than 1 inch of snow per year. We rarely see any accumulation.

How much snow did Myrtle Beach South Carolina get?

Climate Averages

	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	United States
Rainfall	51.9 in.	38.1 in.
Snowfall	0.9 in.	27.8 in.
Precipitation	106.7 days	106.2 days
Sunny	218 days	205 days

When was the last big snow in SC?

Since then, the most amount of snow to land in one day at Columbia is 12.3 inches (31.2 centimetres) on February 10, 1973….Columbia – Extreme Daily Snowfall for Each Year.

Inches	Date	Centimetres
0.0	December 31, 2020 +	0.0
0.0	December 31, 2019 +	0.0
trace	January 17, 2018 +	trace
0.1	January 07, 2017	0.3

What’s the coldest it’s ever been in Myrtle Beach?

The average summer month has 18 sunny days, while the average winter month has 15 sunny days. The hottest day ever recorded in Myrtle Beach was August 22, 1983, when the mercury reached 105 degrees. The coldest day on record was January 21, 1985, with a low of four degrees.

What is the most snow ever recorded in South Carolina?

Columbia, South Carolina Snowfall Records 1890-2020

Earliest Snowfall	Latest Snowfall
Largest 24-Hour Snowfall (inches)	Largest Event (inches)
15.7 (Feb. 9-10, 1973)	16.0 (Feb. 9-10, 1973)
Greatest Yearly Amount of Snowfall (inches)	Greatest Monthly Amount of Snowfall (inches)
17.9 (1894)	16.0 (Feb. 1973)

What year was the blizzard in South Carolina?

Snowfall in Wilmington, NC reached 12.5 inches with 7.1 inches recorded in Charleston, SC, both setting all-time records which were broken just 16 years later during the Christmas snowstorm of 1989….North Carolina.

North Carolina
Whiteville	16.5
New River MCAS	16.2
Trenton	16.2
Morehead City 2 WNW	16

Why was 1985 so cold?

The 1985 North America cold wave was a meteorological event which occurred in January, 1985, as a result of the shifting of the polar vortex farther south than is normally seen.

What are winters like in Myrtle Beach SC?

Myrtle Beach’s average temperature in the winter is nearly 60°F – a cool respite from the frigid northern cold. With nearly all Myrtle Beach attractions open year-round, there are endless activities, indoor and outdoor, to keep you busy during your stay at Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort this season.

When was the last big snow in South Carolina?

Columbia, South Carolina Snowfall Records 1890-2020

Earliest Snowfall	Latest Snowfall
November 1, 2014	April 3, 1915
Largest 24-Hour Snowfall (inches)	Largest Event (inches)
15.7 (Feb. 9-10, 1973)	16.0 (Feb. 9-10, 1973)
Greatest Yearly Amount of Snowfall (inches)	Greatest Monthly Amount of Snowfall (inches)

What is the record low for Myrtle Beach?

The coldest month is January with an average low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Centigrade). The record lowest temperature ever recorded at Myrtle Beach was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-16 degrees Centigrade).

Whats the coldest it gets in Myrtle Beach?

Does it freeze in Myrtle Beach?

Freezing nights occur at Myrtle Beach periodically from November to March. Occasionally frost arrives as early as October or as late as April. Only two nights a year on average get as chilly as 20 °F (-8 °C).

What is the most snow South Carolina ever got in a 24-hour period?

24 inches
The tiny community of Rimini, located 10 miles northwest of Interstate 95, still holds the South Carolina record for most snowfall in a 24-hour period: 24 inches. Thousands traveling during the storm were stranded.

Does North Myrtle Beach get snow?

North Myrtle Beach averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

What year was the big snow in South Carolina?

Feb. 15, 1902. With 15 inches of snow, the Feb. 15 storm of 1902 is marks the greatest snowfall in Greenville history, according to Clay Chaney, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

Has South Carolina ever had a blizzard?

The Great Southeastern Snowstorm: February 9-11, 1973.

Are there sharks in the Intracoastal?

Yes, there are sharks in the Intracoastal Waterway in our area. Fatzinger says although an attack is highly unlikely, swimmers should avoid swimming at dawn and dusk and wearing jewelry.

Are there sharks in Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is a popular summer destination along the Atlantic Coast, and nearly 40 species of sharks call the local waters home.

What is the winter weather like at Myrtle Beach?

Winter Weather. Even during the winter, weather in Myrtle Beach almost never dips below the freezing mark, and even January has days that are as warm as spring. Visitors and locals alike, look forward to the mild winter climate, perfect for enjoying afternoons on uncrowded beached or playing a round of golf! See our guide below to the warm winter weather.

What is the average weather in Myrtle Beach?

Showing: All Year January February March April May June July August September October November December. All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Myrtle Beach. High Temp: 88 °F. Low Temp: 37 °F. Mean Temp: 64 °F. Precipitation: 0.51″. Humidity: 74%. Dew Point: 54 °F.

What is the weather forecast in Myrtle Beach?

The next 14 day outlook for Myrtle Beach shows the average daytime maximum temperature will be around 28°C, with a high for the two weeks of 32°C expected on the morning of Saturday 29th. The mean minimum temperature will be 21°C, dipping to its lowest on the morning of Tuesday 1st at 16°C.

Is there a storm in Myrtle Beach?

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for our coastal waters, set to continue until tomorrow morning. Tropical Depression Claudette is