Pickens, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.8 °F (low) to 71.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 56.1 Inches. Pickens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 °F | 52.1 °F | 5.27 in. |
| February | 32.6 °F | 56.1 °F | 4.53 in. |
| March | 39.1 °F | 63.6 °F | 4.88 in. |
| April | 46.9 °F | 72.6 °F | 4.61 in. |
| May | 56.2 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.84 in. |
| June | 64.4 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.85 in. |
| July | 68.0 °F | 89.3 °F | 5.02 in. |
| August | 67.2 °F | 87.6 °F | 5.43 in. |
| September | 61.2 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.35 in. |
| October | 48.7 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.96 in. |
| November | 38.1 °F | 62.7 °F | 4.03 in. |
| December | 33.3 °F | 54.8 °F | 5.3 in. |
| Annual | 48.8 °F | 71.6 °F | 56.07 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| 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 |