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Retirement Living In Sumter - South Carolina


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Area Description

Located in the midlands about 40 minutes from the State's capitol

Region Characteristics





Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Annual event Iris Festival Memorial Day week-end; downtown summer series of outdoor concerts 4th Friday monthly; Annual county fair end of September

Cultural Activities
Museum has Backcountry activities quarterly; Sumter Art Gallery open year round; public library

Public transportation
Taxi service and bus service

Medical Facilities


Tuomey Healthcare System is our hospital in Sumter


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Sumter, South Carolina?

For those of you that retire in Sumter, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Sumter such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Sumter is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  34 F°  45 F°  56 F°
 Feb  37 F°  49 F°  60 F°
 Mar  43 F°  56 F°  69 F°
 Apr  50 F°  63 F°  77 F°
 May  58 F°  71 F°  83 F°
 Jun  67 F°  78 F°  89 F°
 Jul  70 F°  81 F°  92 F°
 Aug  69 F°  80 F°  90 F°
 Sep  63 F°  74 F°  85 F°
 Oct  52 F°  64 F°  76 F°
 Nov  43 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 Dec  36 F°  47 F°  59 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  14  0
 Feb  0  9  0
 Mar  0  4  0
 Apr  1  1  0
 May  4  0  0
 Jun  14  0  0
 Jul  20  0  0
 Aug  16  0  0
 Sep  6  0  0
 Oct  1  0  0
 Nov  0  5  0
 Dec  0  12  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  33 %
 Feb  4 "  9  36 %
 Mar  4 "  8  41 %
 Apr  3 "  8  48 %
 May  3 "  8  58 %
 Jun  5 "  11  66 %
 Jul  5 "  11  70 %
 Aug  5 "  11  69 %
 Sep  4 "  8  64 %
 Oct  3 "  7  54 %
 Nov  3 "  7  44 %
 Dec  3 "  8  36 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Sumter, SC

Sumter, South Carolina cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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 check our website: www.sumterchamber.com

Senior Assistance in Sumter, SC

Sumter, South Carolina offers the following assistance for seniors:
Shepherd's Center offers variety of activities for seniors able to travel; Sumter Senior Services offers meals on wheels

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Sumter Offer For Retirees?

Shepherd's Center has this information

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