Myrtle Beach weather in August
In August, Myrtle Beach sees average daytime highs of 85°F and overnight lows near 74°F, with 7.0 in of rain across 18.7 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 85°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Myrtle Beach's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Myrtle Beach's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 85°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 74°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7.0 in
- 18.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:42 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.32 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Myrtle Beach is coastal city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States.
- Density
- 514/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1936
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 85°F through the month.
A typical August day in Myrtle Beach reaches about 85°F in the afternoon and slips back to 74°F overnight — a 11°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 81°F and 90°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 4°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Avg low (°F) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 75 |
| 2 | 86 | 75 |
| 3 | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | 86 | 74 |
| 13 | 86 | 74 |
| 14 | 86 | 74 |
| 15 | 86 | 74 |
| 16 | 86 | 74 |
| 17 | 86 | 74 |
| 18 | 86 | 74 |
| 19 | 85 | 74 |
| 20 | 85 | 74 |
| 21 | 85 | 74 |
| 22 | 85 | 74 |
| 23 | 85 | 74 |
| 24 | 85 | 73 |
| 25 | 85 | 73 |
| 26 | 85 | 73 |
| 27 | 85 | 73 |
| 28 | 85 | 73 |
| 29 | 84 | 73 |
| 30 | 84 | 73 |
| 31 | 84 | 73 |
How August really feels in Myrtle Beach
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 30 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Myrtle Beach weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° / 40° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 10 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 59° / 42° | 3.4 | 8.3 | 10.7 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 65° / 48° | 3.8 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 72° / 56° | 3.1 | 8 | 12.8 | 7.1 |
| May | 78° / 64° | 3.4 | 10.4 | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 84° / 72° | 5.0 | 15.3 | 14.2 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 87° / 75° | 6.4 | 18.9 | 14 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 85° / 74° | 7.0 | 18.7 | 13.3 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 82° / 69° | 6.2 | 12.7 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 74° / 59° | 3.7 | 7.8 | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 65° / 49° | 3.1 | 7.4 | 10.3 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 59° / 43° | 3.7 | 8.7 | 9.8 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Myrtle Beach gets around 7.0 in of rain over 18.7 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 60% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 |
| 2 | 64 |
| 3 | 64 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 63 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 63 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 63 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 63 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 63 |
| 17 | 62 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 61 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 59 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 57 |
| 25 | 56 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 49 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 53 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 |
| Miserable (%) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 53 | 37 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 54 | 36 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 36 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 36 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 52 | 35 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 52 | 35 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 35 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 35 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 50 | 36 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 36 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 36 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 35 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 35 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 50 | 34 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 52 | 32 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 53 | 31 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 30 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 55 | 28 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 56 | 27 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 56 | 26 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 56 | 25 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 56 | 24 |
| 25 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 55 | 23 |
| 26 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 56 | 21 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 56 | 20 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 55 | 19 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 55 | 18 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 54 | 17 |
| 31 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 53 | 16 |
Wind in August
Winds average 6 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:31 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 7:12 PM to 6:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:12 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:32 | 7:11 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:10 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:09 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:08 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:35 | 7:07 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:36 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:37 | 7:05 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:37 | 7:04 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:38 | 7:03 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:39 | 7:02 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:40 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:40 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:41 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:42 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:43 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:43 | 6:55 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:44 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:53 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:47 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:49 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:50 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:50 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:51 | 6:41 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:52 | 6:40 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:53 | 6:39 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.32 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.47 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 5.32 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Myrtle Beach
In August, Myrtle Beach sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Myrtle Beach sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is August a good time to visit Myrtle Beach?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Myrtle Beach for sightseeing.
What to pack for Myrtle Beach in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Myrtle Beach sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 74°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Myrtle Beach in August
The nearest coast averages about 82°F in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 82°F and coldest in February near 60°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 28 to Nov 16 — about 6.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 61 | 60 | 61 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 75 | 68 | 64 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | Cool |
| Feb | 60 | Cool |
| Mar | 61 | Cool |
| Apr | 65 | Cool |
| May | 72 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 79 | Warm |
| Jul | 82 | Warm |
| Aug | 82 | Warm |
| Sep | 80 | Warm |
| Oct | 75 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 68 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 64 | Cool |
UV index in Myrtle Beach in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Myrtle Beach peaks around July 13 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 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 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Myrtle Beach in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Myrtle Beach is worst in March — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (December, 6 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) | 7 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach sits at 33.7°N, 78.9°W, 26 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Socastee, 6.2 mi away.
Topography around Myrtle Beach
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Myrtle Beach.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Myrtle Beach has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 92 ft around an average of 16 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 125 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 ft.
The land around Myrtle Beach is covered by water (43%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 2 miles, water (49%) and trees (31%) within 10 miles, and trees (56%) and water (30%) 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 Myrtle Beach (33.6891°, -78.8867°, elevation 26 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). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).