Mauldin, South Carolina Weather
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Mauldin weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——82°55°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——86°60°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——84°62°-2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——87°65°+3°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Drizzle25%—81°67°-6°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle24%0.01″68°58°-13°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast17%—83°59°+15°
Ozone at AQI 83 now. AQI up 16 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. With UV 8.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 97 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 83 now. With UV 8.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 97 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 83
- UV peak
- 8.8 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 97
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:42 AM
- Moonset
- 1:45 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Mauldin at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 16 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Mauldin's warmest temperatures (~78°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~41°F). Rainfall peaks in December (5.1 inches) and reaches its lowest point in February (3.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| February | 44° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| March | 51° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| April | 60° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| June | 74° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| August | 77° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| September | 71° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| November | 50° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| December | 43° | 5.1″ | 6 |
Regional context
Mauldin belongs to a humid subtropical climate region. This places the city among a group that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, Rock Hill, SC.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the evening chorus of Eastern Whip-poor-wills calling from wooded areas around Mauldin.
Dogwood trees typically finish blooming by early May, their white petals carpeting the ground beneath established specimens.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Mauldin?
- Mid-March typically brings Mauldin's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Mauldin?
- December brings the most rain with about 5.1 inches on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Mauldin?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Mauldin?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 41°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Mauldin?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Mauldin get?
- Mauldin averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Mauldin?
- Mauldin's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Mauldin, South Carolina experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 41°F while July averages 78°F — a 37°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Mauldin receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
Latitude (34.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation create the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.