Cheraw, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 73.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48 Inches. Cheraw is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7 °F | 54.4 °F | 3.59 in. |
| February | 33.7 °F | 58.0 °F | 3.12 in. |
| March | 39.8 °F | 65.7 °F | 3.75 in. |
| April | 48.9 °F | 74.6 °F | 3.25 in. |
| May | 58.2 °F | 81.6 °F | 3.59 in. |
| June | 66.9 °F | 88.0 °F | 4.68 in. |
| July | 70.5 °F | 90.8 °F | 5.2 in. |
| August | 69.1 °F | 89.0 °F | 4.98 in. |
| September | 62.8 °F | 83.6 °F | 5.18 in. |
| October | 50.5 °F | 74.6 °F | 3.66 in. |
| November | 39.5 °F | 64.9 °F | 3.25 in. |
| December | 34.4 °F | 57.1 °F | 3.75 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 73.5 °F | 48 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |