Lakewood, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.4 °F (low) to 75.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.2 Inches. Lakewood is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4 °F | 57.0 °F | 3.77 in. |
| February | 36.5 °F | 60.4 °F | 3.57 in. |
| March | 42.6 °F | 67.9 °F | 3.68 in. |
| April | 51.0 °F | 76.5 °F | 3.27 in. |
| May | 59.8 °F | 83.0 °F | 3.68 in. |
| June | 67.8 °F | 88.8 °F | 5.25 in. |
| July | 71.1 °F | 91.7 °F | 5.31 in. |
| August | 70.0 °F | 90.0 °F | 5.12 in. |
| September | 64.4 °F | 85.1 °F | 4.35 in. |
| October | 53.0 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.72 in. |
| November | 41.8 °F | 66.8 °F | 2.79 in. |
| December | 36.8 °F | 59.5 °F | 3.65 in. |
| Annual | 52.4 °F | 75.3 °F | 48.16 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |