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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 |
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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.
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