Chilly temperatures in Hilton Head and Beaufort. Here’s how cold it could be
Cold air from Canada is likely to make South Carolina’s coastal communities uncomfortably cool next week with temperatures up to 15 degrees below seasonal averages in the forecast.
Showers and high temperatures in the mid-60s will greet residents Monday.
After that, it’s going to get chilly with high temperatures struggling to hit 50 degrees and more likely hovering in the mid- to high 40s, with lows hanging around freezing or even below, Tuesday through Thursday.
That’s about 10 to 15 degrees below the normal temperatures for this time of year, said Michael Stroz, a Weather Service meteorologist.
Back-to-back cold surges from Canada are responsible, Stroz said.
The low Wednesday night into Thursday could dip to 29 degrees in Beaufort and 32 on Hilton Head. And highs of just 45 in Beaufort and 46 on Hilton Head are possible Thursday.
Cold snaps are not uncommon in January despite the region’s usually mild winter temperatures, Stroz said.
“Definitely colder than normal,” Stroz said of next week’s temperatures, “but not unheard for this time of year.”
With cold temperatures returning, it’s time to take precautions, the Weather Service says.
“For instance, if your pipes are prone to freezing, do what you need to do to make sure they don’t freeze,” Stroz said.
If you still have sensitive plants outside, bring them in, he added.
It will be the second time in a month Beaufort County will experience uncomfortable winter temperatures.
During the first week of December, low temperatures dropped to near freezing while highs hovered in the mid-40s, prompting a church in Beaufort and another on Hilton Head to open their doors to assist those without shelter.
This story was originally published January 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM.
