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Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

South Carolina

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Rivers Bridge State Historic Site is a 376-acre park in South Carolina, about 5.4 miles from the town of Ehrhardt. The land is managed by the state park agency, State Park and Recreation. Fall is the most comfortable time to visit. October typically brings highs around 77°F and lows near 52°F, while July highs average about 92°F, based on typical averages from a nearby weather station in Allendale. The Battlefield Interpretive Trail lies just 0.6 miles away, and paddlers can reach the Salkehatchie River within about 3 miles. The Little Salkehatchie River and Whippy Swamp, both canoeing destinations, sit within 9 miles of the site.

Park size

376 acres

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Location

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

South Carolina

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–83°F and lows of 36–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Allendale 2 Nw, SC weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan59° high33° low
  2. Feb62° high36° low
  3. Mar69° high42° low
  4. Apr76° high49° low
  5. May83° high58° low
  6. Jun89° high66° low
  7. Jul92° high69° low
  8. Aug89° high69° low
  9. Sep85° high63° low
  10. Oct77° high52° low
  11. Nov69° high40° low
  12. Dec61° high35° low

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

Where it is

  • Rivers Bridge State Historic Site · Public land
Nearest town
Ehrhardt, South Carolina · 5.4 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Best months: September–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° / 33°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    62° / 36°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    69° / 42°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 49°

    7 wet

  5. May

    83° / 58°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 66°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 69°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 69°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    85° / 63°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    77° / 52°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 40°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    61° / 35°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allendale 2 Nw, SC, 13.3 mi away at 180 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.