Quality of Life
North Charleston has resulted in some of the most beautiful communities in the area. Major developers have entered the market over the past several years, greatly increasing new housing selections. With exceptional choices for the first time buyer, to top executive homes and homesites, North Charleston neighborhoods offer a wide range of amenities including golf, fishing, tennis, playgrounds, nearby schools, day care, shopping, dining and recreational opportunities.
North Charleston's strong workforce, burgeoning art scene, and wealth of entertainment options conutines to attract families of all ages and sizes. North Charleston has was recently awarded the Home Depot Foundation's Award of Excellence for Sustainable Community Development, was recognized by Cottage Living Magazine as being home to one of the nation's Top 10 Neighborhoods, and by Men's Journal for one of the nation's Top 30 "Coolest Neighborhoods."
The climate of greater Charleston is considered "temperate to subtropical." On average, the region enjoys 230 days of sunshine each year, and the average growing season lasts 294 days.
Latitude |
32° 54' N |
Longitude |
80° 02' W |
Average Daily Temperature |
65.3° F; 18.5° C |
Average Daily High |
75.9° F; 24.4° C |
Average Daily Low |
54.7° F; 12.6° C |
Average Days with Sunshine |
63% |
Average Precipitation |
51.53"; 130.89 cm |
Average Relative Humidity |
86% (AM); 56% (PM) |