National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaDense Fog AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dense Fog Advisories in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 29 dense fog advisories for South Carolina in 2025 and 54 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 30, in line with the average of 31 for those months in 2008-2025. Sumter was covered most often (218 times since 2008).
How many dense fog advisories does South Carolina get?
Every dense fog advisory that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 30 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2008 | 68 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does South Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in South Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | 218 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Kershaw | 216 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Lee | 214 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 208 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Clarendon | 207 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
| Chesterfield | 204 | 21 | August 5, 2026 |
| Richland | 201 | 21 | August 5, 2026 |
| Inland Colleton | 198 | 35 | March 7, 2026 |
| Bamberg | 196 | 21 | August 5, 2026 |
| Barnwell | 196 | 20 | August 5, 2026 |
| Beaufort | 195 | 40 | March 7, 2026 |
| Lexington | 193 | 23 | August 5, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a dense fog advisory?
A dense fog advisory means fog will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less over a wide area. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in South Carolina.