Drayton, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.8 °F (low) to 72.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.3 Inches. Drayton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 °F | 52.9 °F | 4.34 in. |
| February | 32.7 °F | 56.9 °F | 3.82 in. |
| March | 39.1 °F | 64.6 °F | 4.72 in. |
| April | 46.9 °F | 73.8 °F | 4.32 in. |
| May | 56.0 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.68 in. |
| June | 64.3 °F | 87.2 °F | 4.5 in. |
| July | 68.1 °F | 90.7 °F | 3.95 in. |
| August | 67.1 °F | 88.7 °F | 4.62 in. |
| September | 61.1 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.13 in. |
| October | 48.6 °F | 74.0 °F | 3.84 in. |
| November | 37.9 °F | 63.4 °F | 3.8 in. |
| December | 33.0 °F | 55.2 °F | 4.57 in. |
| Annual | 48.8 °F | 72.7 °F | 50.29 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |