We know the question on your mind, Greenvillians — when’s it going to get cold again? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what winter will bring.
El Niño is in place heading into this upcoming winter for the first time in four years.
Map courtesy of NOAA
🌡️ Temperature
Think... average. This winter, Greenville has equal chances of temperatures being higher than normal + lower than normal.
🌨️ Precipitation
Expect slightly more precipitation. Greenville has a 40-50% chance of seeing above normal snow and rainfall amounts this winter.
☀️ Drought
Drought conditions are likely to lessen this season.
January
January, like December, is a chillier month in Greenville with temperatures ranging from an average low of 33.3° to an average high of 49.6°. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Greenville, which means chances for snow and ice if it drops below freezing. SC Emergency Management dropped this guide to help you keep your family safe.
February
As we inch toward spring, things could warm up a bit. Who remembers when it hit 81° in February in 2018? No one reading this remembers the coldest February day on record: -5° in 1899.
