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Isle of Palms: 53rd Avenue

South Carolina

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Isle of Palms: 53rd Avenue is a public beach access point on the Isle of Palms in South Carolina, managed by the City of Isle of Palms. It sits about half a mile from the center of the town of Isle of Palms, making it an easy stop for anyone already on the island. For a beach visit, summer is the warm season here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 91°F with lows near 73°F, while May and October are milder, with highs in the low to mid 80s and 70s. For a change from the sand, Patriot's Point Nature Trail lies about 9 miles away and offers a hiking option in the area.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Isle of Palms: 53rd Avenue

South Carolina

Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 39–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sullivans Is, SC weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan59° high36° low
  2. Feb61° high39° low
  3. Mar67° high45° low
  4. Apr75° high54° low
  5. May82° high63° low
  6. Jun88° high70° low
  7. Jul91° high73° low
  8. Aug90° high72° low
  9. Sep86° high68° low
  10. Oct78° high58° low
  11. Nov69° high47° low
  12. Dec62° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Isle of Palms, South Carolina · 0.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Isle of Palms: 53rd Avenue

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    59° / 36°

  2. Feb

    61° / 39°

  3. Mar

    67° / 45°

  4. Apr

    75° / 54°

  5. May

    82° / 63°

  6. Jun

    88° / 70°

  7. Jul

    91° / 73°

  8. Aug

    90° / 72°

  9. Sep

    86° / 68°

  10. Oct

    78° / 58°

  11. Nov

    69° / 47°

  12. Dec

    62° / 40°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sullivans Is, SC, 7 mi away at 5 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.