Population:                  56,002

Elevation:                    966 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   26.1 square miles

Location:                     Greenville is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwest section of the state and at the intersection of Interstate 85 and Interstate 385

Time Zone:                  Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Greenville, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).  Greenville observes Daylight Saving Time from April - October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

40.8

44.5

51.7

59.3

67.5

74.9

78.9

77.5

71.6

60.6

51.3

43.4

High temperature (°F)

50.6

55.3

63.2

71.5

78.7

85.5

89.1

87.4

81.5

71.8

61.9

53.0

Low temperature (°F)

31.0

33.5

40.2

47.0

56.2

64.2

68.5

67.7

61.5

49.4

40.7

33.7

Precipitation (in)

5.1

4.5

5.5

3.8

4.8

4.3

4.7

4.3

4.2

4.1

4.1

4.3

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

11

9

12

10

10

11

12

11

9

8

9

10

Wind speed (mph)

8.9

9.0

9.1

8.6

7.0

6.1

6.0

5.4

5.8

6.6

7.7

8.3

Morning humidity (%)

84

82

83

84

89

92

93

95

95

92

87

84

Afternoon humidity (%)

58

54

52

49

55

59

61

61

61

55

55

58

Sunshine (%)

55

59

61

67

62

63

62

57

58

62

58

55

Snowfall (in)

3.9

3.3

2.4

0.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.5

1.6

Local Seasons:

With a year round moderate climate, each season brings something special to this historic city.  Summer tends to be the busiest time of year as visitors from the north come to see the sights.  With the daytime temperatures in the mid to high 80’s F, it’s perfect for working on that summer tan.  Fall brings a plethora of color to the area and visitors can expect watching the leaves change.  Be sure to bring a camera.  Winters are generally mild but it does snow occasionally, transforming the entire area into a postcard-like effect.  It’s just right for a wonderful meal by a warm fire.  Spring brings a rebirth to the area as blossoms appear and the temperatures rise.  Whatever the reason for visiting or whatever the season, Greenville awaits its visitors with some of natures best.

How to Get There:

By Air

Greenville – Spartanburg Airport

2000 GSP Drive

Greer, SC 29651

846 877-7426

The airport is conveniently located near the city and is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.

Ground Transportation

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine and shuttle services are available at the airport as well as throughout the city.

By Car

From the northeast and southwest, the city is located directly on Interstate 85, from the southeast, I-385 enters the city off of Interstate 26 and from the north, and Interstate 26 intersects I-85

By Train

Amtrak

1120 West Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound

100 W McBee Ave.

Greenville. SC 29601

864-235-4741

How to Get Around:

With so many things to see and do both in the city as well as throughout the surrounding area, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car.

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