South Carolina’s Climate Chapter 2 Section 3 South Carolina’s Climate
Essential Question How does the South Carolina climate affect the lives of it’s citizens?
Terms that I need to know: Climate Weather Drought precipitation tornado hurricane
Climate and Weather humid subtropical average temperature of 63°F although there are extremes Precipitation – snow, sleet, rain, and hail all fall in SC, but rain is the most common average rainfall for SC is 49 inches per year wettest months are March through August because of the many thunderstorms droughts usually occur during late spring and summer
Destructive Storms Thunderstorms can produce strong winds, hail, severe lightning, and tornadoes Hurricanes also strike SC Hugo was the last major hurricane to hit SC - 1989