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South Carolina Weather: 13-Degree Cool-Down This Weekend in Spartanburg
Spartanburg residents will see a refreshing temperature drop of 13 degrees this Labor Day weekend. Get the latest forecast for your holiday celebrations.
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-09-03T08:06:35.253Z
Spartanburg, SC — South Carolina residents can look forward to a significant temperature shift as the long Labor Day Weekend unfolds. While Saturday remains hot with highs near 96 degrees, a refreshing change arrives by Sunday, bringing much needed relief to outdoor celebrations.
Those heading out for holiday cookouts or parades on Saturday should prepare for sunshine, though a slight chance of isolated storms emerges after 5 p.m. If you are planning road trips along I 26 or I 85, keep an eye on the sky as you wrap up your Saturday evening activities. Heat index values will remain high during the day, so stay hydrated if you are outdoors.
By Sunday, the pattern shifts significantly. Temperatures will drop to a much more comfortable high of 89 degrees as moisture moves into the region. Meteorologists are tracking an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms, which could impact afternoon outdoor gatherings. Be prepared for potentially wet pavement and increased traffic as the holiday crowds make their way across the region. Plan extra time for travel on Sunday afternoon and evening as the likelihood of storms climbs to 60 percent.
The holiday Monday offers the best relief of the weekend, with temperatures topping out at a pleasant 83 degrees. While there remains a 30 percent chance of rain showers during the morning hours, the air will feel considerably lighter compared to the start of the weekend. This break in the intense heat provides a perfect window for late holiday backyard gatherings or park visits.
Whether you are navigating local routes or heading out on the interstate, stay alert to rapidly changing conditions, particularly on Sunday. Traveling this weekend? Tell us what conditions you are seeing.
Five Day Forecast: Thursday: Sunny, 96/73 Friday: Sunny, 95/74 Saturday: Sunny/Slight Chance Storms, 96/71 Sunday: Mostly Sunny/Storms Likely, 89/67 Monday: Partly Sunny/Chance Showers, 83/66
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