Socastee weather in June
In June, Socastee sees average daytime highs of 84°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 5.0 in of rain across 15.3 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 82°F in the first days to 86°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in June, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of June to 14 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Socastee's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Socastee's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 84°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5.0 in
- 15.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:10 AM – 7:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Socastee is census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.
- Density
- 555/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 82°F in the first days to 86°F by the end.
A typical June day in Socastee reaches about 84°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 13°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 79°F and 91°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 6°F warmer than May and about 2°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Avg low (°F) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 69 |
| 2 | 82 | 69 |
| 3 | 82 | 69 |
| 4 | 82 | 70 |
| 5 | 83 | 70 |
| 6 | 83 | 70 |
| 7 | 83 | 70 |
| 8 | 83 | 71 |
| 9 | 83 | 71 |
| 10 | 83 | 71 |
| 11 | 84 | 71 |
| 12 | 84 | 71 |
| 13 | 84 | 71 |
| 14 | 84 | 72 |
| 15 | 84 | 72 |
| 16 | 85 | 72 |
| 17 | 85 | 72 |
| 18 | 85 | 72 |
| 19 | 85 | 72 |
| 20 | 85 | 73 |
| 21 | 85 | 73 |
| 22 | 85 | 73 |
| 23 | 85 | 73 |
| 24 | 86 | 73 |
| 25 | 86 | 73 |
| 26 | 86 | 73 |
| 27 | 86 | 74 |
| 28 | 86 | 74 |
| 29 | 86 | 74 |
| 30 | 86 | 74 |
How June really feels in Socastee
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 12 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 June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Socastee weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-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 June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Socastee gets around 5.0 in of rain over 15.3 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 50 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 55 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 56 |
| 28 | 56 |
| 29 | 56 |
| 30 | 57 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 85% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Oppressive (%) | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 35 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 37 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 36 | 39 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 41 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 34 | 44 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 46 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 47 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 49 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 50 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 51 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 52 | 2 |
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 53 | 3 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 55 | 3 |
| 14 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 55 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 57 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 56 | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 57 | 6 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 59 | 6 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 60 | 7 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 61 | 8 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 61 | 8 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 62 | 9 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 62 | 10 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 65 | 10 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 65 | 11 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 66 | 12 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 66 | 13 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 67 | 14 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 67 | 15 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 66 | 16 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 7 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of June to 14 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:12 AM to 5:13 AM, and sunset from 7:16 PM to 7:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:12 | 7:16 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:11 | 7:16 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:11 | 7:17 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:11 | 7:17 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:10 | 7:18 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:10 | 7:18 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:10 | 7:19 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:19 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:20 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:20 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:21 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:21 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:22 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:22 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:23 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:23 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:23 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:24 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:24 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:24 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:24 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 5:10 | 7:25 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:25 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:25 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:25 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 5:11 | 7:25 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 5:12 | 7:25 |
| 28 | 14.2 | 5:12 | 7:26 |
| 29 | 14.2 | 5:12 | 7:26 |
| 30 | 14.2 | 5:13 | 7:26 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.16 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 — June's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Socastee
In June, Socastee sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Socastee sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is June a good time to visit Socastee?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Socastee for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Socastee in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Socastee sees daytime highs around 84°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Socastee in June
The nearest coast averages about 79°F in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 8 mi away) 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 Socastee in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Socastee 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 Socastee in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Socastee 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 Socastee?
Socastee sits at 33.7°N, 79.0°W, 16 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Myrtle Beach, 6.2 mi away.
Topography around Socastee
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Socastee.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Socastee has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 ft around an average of 33 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 Socastee is covered by trees (56%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 2 miles, trees (52%) and water (24%) within 10 miles, and trees (58%) and water (27%) 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 Socastee (33.6835°, -78.9984°, elevation 16 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).