We know the question on your mind, Greenvillians — when’s it going to snow again? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for January, February, and March. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what winter will bring.

La Niña is in place heading into this upcoming winter, bringing warm tropical temps. | Map courtesy of NOAA

🌡️ Temperature

Think... warmer. This winter, Greenville has higher chances of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation

This is a little below average. Greenville should expect less precipitation than in other years.

☀️ Drought

Make it rain. We're not likely to see drought conditions this season.

January

January is one of the chillier months in Greenville with temperatures ranging from an average low of 33.3° to an average high of 49.6°. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Greenville, which means chances for snow and ice if it drops below freezing. SC Emergency Management dropped this guide to help you keep your family safe.

February

As we inch toward spring, things might warm up a bit, but don't put your sweaters away yet. Who remembers when it hit 81° in February in 2018? No one reading this remembers the coldest February day on record: -5° in 1899.

March

We hope you took our advice and didn't put your sweaters away. March will be a chilly month for us too, with temperatures between 42° and 60°.