Population:
30,248
Elevation:
149 feet above sea level
Land Area:
17.7 square miles
Location:
Located at the intersection of Interstate 20 from the west and Interstate 95
from the north and south, approximately 80 miles east of Columbia
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Florence, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in
Los Angeles). Florence observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
44.9
48.3
55.8
63.2
71.1
77.7
81.3
79.8
74.7
64.0
55.4
47.5
High temperature (°F)
55.1
59.3
67.4
75.5
82.4
88.0
91.1
89.4
84.6
75.5
67.0
57.9
Low temperature (°F)
34.8
37.1
44.1
50.9
59.7
67.4
71.4
70.1
64.7
52.4
43.8
37.0
Precipitation (in)
4.3
3.1
4.1
2.8
3.4
4.3
5.3
5.4
3.8
3.0
2.6
3.5
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
10
9
10
8
8
10
13
12
9
6
7
9
Wind speed (mph)
7.9
8.4
8.8
8.8
7.7
7.2
6.9
6.4
6.6
6.8
6.9
7.3
Morning humidity (%)
83
82
83
83
85
86
88
91
91
90
88
84
Afternoon humidity (%)
55
50
49
46
50
54
56
59
58
53
52
54
Sunshine (%)
55
59
64
70
68
67
66
65
64
66
62
58
Days clear of clouds
9
9
9
11
9
7
6
7
9
12
12
10
Partly cloudy days
6
6
8
8
10
11
13
12
9
7
6
6
Cloudy days
16
13
14
11
11
12
12
12
12
11
12
15
Snowfall (in)
0.4
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.4
Local Season:
With a moderate climate year
round, any time is a good time for a visit. Summer tends to be a busy time of
year as tourists make their annual north/south vacation journey. With
temperatures during this time averaging near 80, it’s a perfect time to take
advantage of the many activities, historic sites, and attractions available.
Fall and spring do bring a change of season, complete with a new and inspiring
color scheme. The weather remains comfortable during these times. Regardless
of the season, this inspiring city has something for everyone.
How to Get There:
By Car:
Traveling from the north or
south, Interstate 95 runs through the city, from the west, Interstate 20 is
easily accessible and from the east (Myrtle Beach), U.S. Highway 601 is
convenient.
By Plane:
Florence Regional Airport
2100 Terminal Drive
Florence, SC 29501
843-669-5001
This regional airport is
located just 3 miles from city center and is served by some of the nationally
known airlines as well as select local carriers.
Ground Transportation:
The major car rental companies,
as well as taxis, are located at the airport.
By Train:
Amtrak
805 East Day Street
Florence, SC 29506
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
611 S Irby St.
Florence, SC 29501
843-662-8407
How to Get Around:
Most visitors tend to visit the
nearby areas and attractions and therefore the best way to get around is by car,
either personal or rental.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day 3rd Mon. in
Feb.
Memorial Day last Mon. in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in
Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve Dec. 31
Florence
