Cope, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.1 °F (low) to 75.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.8 Inches. Cope is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4 °F | 58.1 °F | 3.82 in. |
| February | 37.9 °F | 61.8 °F | 3.57 in. |
| March | 43.8 °F | 69.1 °F | 4.01 in. |
| April | 51.5 °F | 76.8 °F | 3.17 in. |
| May | 60.2 °F | 83.7 °F | 3.62 in. |
| June | 67.9 °F | 89.7 °F | 5.27 in. |
| July | 71.4 °F | 92.0 °F | 5.39 in. |
| August | 70.5 °F | 90.1 °F | 5.48 in. |
| September | 65.0 °F | 85.3 °F | 4.54 in. |
| October | 53.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.34 in. |
| November | 42.9 °F | 67.4 °F | 2.85 in. |
| December | 37.7 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.71 in. |
| Annual | 53.1 °F | 75.9 °F | 48.77 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |