Laurel Bay, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57 °F (low) to 76.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.6 Inches. Laurel Bay is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.77 in. |
| February | 41.9 °F | 63.2 °F | 3.43 in. |
| March | 48.1 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.26 in. |
| April | 55.5 °F | 76.7 °F | 3.33 in. |
| May | 63.8 °F | 83.5 °F | 2.97 in. |
| June | 70.7 °F | 88.5 °F | 5.78 in. |
| July | 73.8 °F | 91.3 °F | 6.19 in. |
| August | 73.1 °F | 89.7 °F | 6.92 in. |
| September | 68.8 °F | 85.5 °F | 5.42 in. |
| October | 58.8 °F | 78.0 °F | 3.93 in. |
| November | 48.1 °F | 69.0 °F | 2.98 in. |
| December | 42.6 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.66 in. |
| Annual | 57 °F | 76.5 °F | 51.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |