South Carolina Almanac: Facts and Figures

Quick Facts and Figures on the State

South Carolina Almanac furnishes quick facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of South Carolina for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of South Carolina that can be found online.

Is your South Carolina state almanac correct? Let us know of any corrections: webmaster@e-ReferenceDesk.com

South Carolina is one of the South Atlantic states of the US. South Carolina economy was agriculturally based until the 20th century, when manufacturing became the chief industry. In the early 1990s the state was a major producer of textiles.

South Carolina Almanac
Official Name	South Carolina
Capital	Columbia
Nick Name	Palmetto State
Motto	Animis Opibusque Parati (Prepared in mind and resources) Dum Spiro Spero (While I breathe, I hope)
Location & Region	34.03923 N, 080.88634 W			South
Constitution Ratified	1895
Statehood	May 23, 1788			8th state
Population	4,012,012	133.24 sq mi.		26th
Largest City (by population)	Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Greenville, Rock Hill
Bordering States	North: North Carolina East and South East: Atlantic Ocean South West and West: Georgia (Savannah River forms almost all of the boundary with Georgia, and the Chattooga River forms most of the rest) Coastline: 187 mi.
Number of Counties	46 Counties in South Carolina
Largest County (by population)	Greenville County	379,616		792 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	8
US Congress	2 Senators; 6 Representatives
Time Zone	Eastern Standard Time
South Carolina Climate and Weather
South Carolina's climate is mild and humid. Its long coast lies near the Gulf Stream, which keeps coastal areas warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the interior. The mountains in the northwest help protect the rest of the state from cold air, but the higher elevations are usually cooler in summer and colder in winter than the rest of the state. January temperatures are mild, with some days below freezing along the coast, but most range 37-59 F/3-14 C. Expect temperatures to run 53-76 F/11-24 C along the coast in April, 61-83 F/16-27 C in May. Some severe thunderstorms or tornadoes can occur in spring. Visitors will find pleasant conditions at the beaches through the fall, though summers are hot (high 80s F/30 C to above 90 F/32+ C) and humid. Humidity at 50%-60% in high heat can be quite exhausting, so if you visit in the warm-weather months, pace yourself. Fall can be a pleasant time to visit. The humidity during these months is generally fairly comfortable and temperatures are in the 55-84 F/12-28 C range. Indian summers can last through November, with dry days and temperatures from the low 40s F/5 C to the mid 60s F/18 C.
Highest Temperature	111 degrees June 28, 1954 - Camden
Lowest Temperature	-19 degrees January 21, 1985 - Caesar's Head
Avg Temp: High - Low	91.9 degrees		31.2 degrees
South Carolina Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	350
Highest Point	Sassafras Mountain			3,560
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean			Sea level
South Carolina Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	1
Total Area	32,020.20			40th
Land Area	30,109.47
Water Area	1,910.73			5.96%
Forested Land Area			65.7%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	260 miles		200 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

Almanac Online

e-ReferencerDesk's Almanac for the 50 States is a fun and informative site for students of all ages. The Almanac brings you information about the people and places that make US a great place to live, visit, or study.

Almanac: Facts and Figures

The origin of the almanac can be traced back to ancient Babylonian astronomy, when tables of planetary periods were produced in order to predict lunar and planetary phenomena.

Modern almanacs include a comprehensive presentation of statistical and descriptive data.