Clemson weather in January
In January, Clemson sees average daytime highs of 52°F and overnight lows near 34°F, with 4.8 in of precipitation across 10.1 wet days and about 9.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 52°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 42 min at the start of January to 10 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Clemson's 5th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Clemson's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 52°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 34°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 4.8 in
- 10.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 54 min
- 7:43 AM – 5:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.63 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Clemson is city in South Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 758/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 52°F through the month.
A typical January day in Clemson reaches about 52°F in the afternoon and slips back to 34°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 39°F and 64°F. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°F cooler than December and about 4°F cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Avg low (°F) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 35 |
| 2 | 52 | 35 |
| 3 | 52 | 35 |
| 4 | 52 | 35 |
| 5 | 52 | 35 |
| 6 | 52 | 35 |
| 7 | 52 | 35 |
| 8 | 52 | 34 |
| 9 | 52 | 34 |
| 10 | 52 | 34 |
| 11 | 52 | 34 |
| 12 | 52 | 34 |
| 13 | 52 | 34 |
| 14 | 52 | 34 |
| 15 | 51 | 34 |
| 16 | 51 | 33 |
| 17 | 51 | 33 |
| 18 | 51 | 33 |
| 19 | 51 | 33 |
| 20 | 51 | 33 |
| 21 | 51 | 33 |
| 22 | 52 | 33 |
| 23 | 52 | 33 |
| 24 | 52 | 33 |
| 25 | 52 | 33 |
| 26 | 52 | 33 |
| 27 | 52 | 33 |
| 28 | 52 | 33 |
| 29 | 53 | 33 |
| 30 | 53 | 33 |
| 31 | 53 | 34 |
How January really feels in Clemson
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Clemson weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 34° | 4.8 | 10.1 | 0.9 | 9.9 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 56° / 36° | 4.2 | 9.2 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 63° / 42° | 4.9 | 10.1 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 72° / 50° | 3.9 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.8 | 6.8 |
| May | 79° / 59° | 3.2 | 9.4 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 85° / 67° | 3.4 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 89° / 71° | 3.3 | 12.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 87° / 70° | 3.9 | 12.2 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 82° / 64° | 3.4 | 8.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 72° / 52° | 3.4 | 6.9 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 62° / 42° | 4.0 | 8.5 | 0 | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 54° / 36° | 4.7 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 9.7 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 46 | 54 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 | 46 |
| 31 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Clemson gets around 4.8 in of rain and snow over 10.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 33% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 2 |
| 2 | 32 | 2 |
| 3 | 33 | 2 |
| 4 | 33 | 2 |
| 5 | 33 | 2 |
| 6 | 33 | 2 |
| 7 | 34 | 2 |
| 8 | 34 | 2 |
| 9 | 34 | 2 |
| 10 | 34 | 3 |
| 11 | 35 | 3 |
| 12 | 35 | 3 |
| 13 | 35 | 3 |
| 14 | 35 | 3 |
| 15 | 35 | 3 |
| 16 | 35 | 3 |
| 17 | 35 | 3 |
| 18 | 34 | 3 |
| 19 | 34 | 3 |
| 20 | 33 | 3 |
| 21 | 33 | 3 |
| 22 | 32 | 3 |
| 23 | 32 | 3 |
| 24 | 32 | 3 |
| 25 | 31 | 3 |
| 26 | 31 | 3 |
| 27 | 31 | 3 |
| 28 | 31 | 3 |
| 29 | 30 | 3 |
| 30 | 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 30 | 3 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 mph in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 42 min at the start of January to 10 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:43 AM to 7:37 AM, and sunset from 5:26 PM to 5:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.7 | 7:43 | 5:26 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 7:43 | 5:27 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 7:44 | 5:27 |
| 4 | 9.7 | 7:44 | 5:28 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 7:44 | 5:29 |
| 6 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:30 |
| 7 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:30 |
| 8 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:31 |
| 9 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:33 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 7:44 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 7:44 | 5:35 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 7:44 | 5:36 |
| 15 | 9.9 | 7:43 | 5:37 |
| 16 | 9.9 | 7:43 | 5:38 |
| 17 | 9.9 | 7:43 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 10.0 | 7:43 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 10.0 | 7:43 | 5:41 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 7:42 | 5:42 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 7:42 | 5:43 |
| 22 | 10.0 | 7:41 | 5:44 |
| 23 | 10.1 | 7:41 | 5:45 |
| 24 | 10.1 | 7:41 | 5:46 |
| 25 | 10.1 | 7:40 | 5:47 |
| 26 | 10.1 | 7:40 | 5:47 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 7:39 | 5:48 |
| 28 | 10.2 | 7:39 | 5:49 |
| 29 | 10.2 | 7:38 | 5:50 |
| 30 | 10.2 | 7:38 | 5:51 |
| 31 | 10.3 | 7:37 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 2.63 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.31 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 2.63 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Clemson
None of Clemson's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Clemson sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is January a good time to visit Clemson?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Clemson.
What to pack for Clemson in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Clemson sees daytime highs around 52°F and nights near 34°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Clemson in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Clemson peaks around July 10 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Clemson in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Clemson is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (January, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Clemson?
Clemson sits at 34.7°N, 82.8°W, 725 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Anderson, 16 mi away.
Topography around Clemson
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Clemson.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Clemson has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 295 ft around an average of 738 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 771 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,070 ft.
The land around Clemson is covered by trees (54%) and water (20%) within 2 miles, trees (67%) within 10 miles, and trees (82%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Clemson (34.6834°, -82.8374°, elevation 725 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).