Gifford, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.9 °F (low) to 76.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.6 Inches. Gifford 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 | 36.3 °F | 59.7 °F | 3.84 in. |
| February | 38.7 °F | 63.2 °F | 3.67 in. |
| March | 44.7 °F | 70.1 °F | 3.8 in. |
| April | 52.0 °F | 77.6 °F | 3.08 in. |
| May | 60.6 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.22 in. |
| June | 68.2 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.81 in. |
| July | 71.5 °F | 92.0 °F | 5.44 in. |
| August | 71.0 °F | 90.4 °F | 5.8 in. |
| September | 65.9 °F | 85.8 °F | 4.29 in. |
| October | 54.8 °F | 78.1 °F | 3.07 in. |
| November | 44.2 °F | 68.7 °F | 2.93 in. |
| December | 38.7 °F | 61.8 °F | 3.68 in. |
| Annual | 53.9 °F | 76.8 °F | 48.63 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |