What is today's weather forecast for Dorchester, SC?

Today's forecast for Dorchester shows a low of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear, with a low around 32.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Dorchester, SC?

The 7-day forecast for Dorchester shows highs from 40 to 69 degrees and lows from 18 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Dorchester, SC this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Dorchester this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Dorchester weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Dorchester forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Dorchester, SC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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30°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 96% Dew Point 29°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.08 in.

Report from a personal weather station 5.4 mi. SSE of central Dorchester
at 2:43 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 11

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SunDec 14

20%

MonDec 15

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 60°F, reaching 66°F before cooling to 40°F, then recovering to 60°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 61°F with lows around 40°F.

This Date in Weather History

1932 - Very cold weather prevailed along the West Coast. San Francisco received 0.8 inch of snow, and at the airport the temperature dipped to 20 degrees. At Sacramento CA, the mercury dipped to 17 degrees to establish an all-time record low for that location. Morning lows were below freezing from the 9th to the 15th at Sacramento, and the high on the 11th was just 34 degrees. The cold wave dealt severe damage to truck crops and orange groves in the Sacramento Valley.

Dorchester, SC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light west wind.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south wind.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Clear, with a low around 22.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 53.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

About Dorchester, SC

Dorchester was a town in the Province of South Carolina. Situated on the Ashley River about 18 miles (29 km) from Charleston, it was founded in February 1696 by followers of Reverend Joseph Lord from Dorchester, Massachusetts. They named it after their home town, which had been named by earlier immigrants after the English town Dorchester). Dorchester was abandoned in 1751.

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