Weather forecast for today
Pickens, SC

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

PM Thunderstorms
6:37 am

8:18 pm
EDT
PM Thunderstorms
82°F / 61°F
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 9
On Friday, in Pickens, rumbling thunderstorms could affect the area later in the afternoon.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. Expected temperature values will span from a temperate 82.4°F down to a comfortable 60.8°F.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is estimated at a tropical 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The predicted peak temperature today will be slightly warmer than the average May maximum of 78.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 41min.

Current condition

Fog
1:54 am EDT
Fog
  • 61°F
  • Feels like: 61°F
  • Wind: 0mph NNE
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 30.01"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 1mi
  • UV index: 0
In Pickens, at the moment, fog is rolling in, covering streets and highways in a thick haze.
The temperature is a comfortable 60.8°F. The current temperature is at the minimum predicted for today.

Weather radar - Pickens, SC

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 1:54 am EDT, the temperature is 60.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Pickens for today?
On Friday, cloud build-up may lead to afternoon thunderstorms.
Will it rain today?
There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 60.8°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is calculated to be 86°F.
The maximum temperature will be moderately higher than the average highest temperature of 78.4°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 57.7°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Pickens, sunrise will be at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 41min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 1mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 0mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 1mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
Sunrise: 6:37 am
8 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 1mph WSW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 3mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 8:18 pm
10 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 3mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Today, a combination of cloudy and turbulent weather is predicted.
Rainfall is forecasted from 4 pm to 6 pm, and from 8 pm to 10 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 5 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 59°F and a maximum of 80.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The temperature is expected to be a couple of degrees higher than the average peak in May, which is 78.4°F. The lowest temperature is also close to May's typical minimum of 57.7°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 05:54:59 UTC
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Pickens, South Carolina, USA

  • en: Pickens, South Carolina, USA
  • es: Pickens, Carolina del Sur, EE.UU.
  • hr: Pikens, Južna Karolina, SAD
  • sr: Pikens, Južna Karolina, SAD
  • zh: 皮肯斯, 南卡罗来纳, 美国
  • Latitude: 34.883449°
  • Longitude: -82.707357°
  • Elevation: 1102 ft
  • Current time: 1:54am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:37 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:18 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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