Chauga Narrows in Oconee County. Image courtesy of the SCPRT.
Discover the mountains, lakes & rivers, geology, and climate of South Carolina.
Climate
- Climate of South Carolina
Learn about the temperature, rainfall, and growing season in South Carolina’s regions. - Temperatures in South Carolina
Discover the average temperature of each of the four seasons. - South Carolina Precipitation Map
Take a look at this map of the United States' precipitation. - Weather Map Activity
Can you answer the questions about the weather maps?
Lakes & Rivers
- South Carolina Major Lakes
Which river or lake is near your hometown? - Black River
Explore the Pee Dee's Black River. - River Map of SC
Here is another map of the rivers in South Carolina. - Goldfish Maze
Help the goldfish find his way home to his pond.
Geographical Features
- South Carolina State Parks
State parks often represent and highlight the unique physical landscape of a region. Explore one near your home town or virtually explore one online today! - Sea Islands
Check out this map of the South Carolina Sea Islands. - Wetlands
South Carolina's coasts are full of marshes and bays.
Geology
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| Image of amethyst by Jen Theodore |
- The State Stone and Gem Stone
The State Gem Stone is the Amethyst and the State Stone is Blue Granite. - Mining in South Carolina
South Carolina has lots of minerals, stone, and other materials that are mined.
Natural Disasters
- Preventing Wildfires
Learn how to help prevent wildfires with Smokey the Bear. - Tornadoes of South Carolina
Did you know that South Carolina averages 12 tornadoes a year?
