Will SC have hotter weather than usual or heavy rain in spring 2025? Here’s the latest forecast
Winter’s chill is still lingering in South Carolina, but will soon fade.
Spring is nearly here for the Palmetto State, with the official start of the season set for March 20 for the northern hemisphere. Flowers and trees will soon bloom in earnest, some animals will emerge from hibernation, and many residents will set times for their annual spring cleanings.
But after months of a chilly winter complete with multiple snow events for the state, what kind of weather can South Carolina expect for spring this year?
According to the Farmer’s Almanac and the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, don’t expect lots more rain than usual or cooler weather. Here are the details.
NWS spring predictions
The NWS Climate Prediction Center forecasts equal chances of above-normal or below-normal rainfall from March through May for South Carolina.
The center also predicts a 40% to 50% chance of above-normal temperatures over the same time frame.
Farmer’s Almanac spring predictions
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a typical wet spring that may spawn many thunderstorms, along with relatively warm weather.
The extended forecast of the Farmer’s Almanac shows South Carolina can expect heavy rain in South Carolina starting on the week of March 20, the official beginning of spring. The following week should be sunny, with a few showers to round out the month.
For April, showers will pick up again for the week of April 4 and into the week of April 8. A few thunderstorms may be possible the week of April 16, but expect pleasant weather in the state for Easter week.
Stormy weather will return for the last week of April.
May weather will be mostly pleasant until scattered thunderstorms arrive the week of April 12. Much heavier rainfall will be likely the week of May 24, followed by clearing skies to end the month.
How the Almanac makes its predictions
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac uses a secret formula that includes components such as “sunspot activity, tidal action, the position of the planets,” to predict long-range weather forecasts. The forecasts are typically made two years in advance. Fans of the Farmers’ Almanac have, over the years, calculated that the predictions are accurate 80-85% of the time.
