Hilton Head Island Demographics

Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, the second largest barrier island on the east coast of the United States, is shaped much like a shoe or boot. Hilton Head Island is conveniently located at the southern end of Beaufort County, between Savannah, Georgia (30 miles) and Charleston, South Carolina (90 miles).

Hilton Head Island encompasses approximately 25,000 acres and is approximately 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. the warm water of the Caribbean are pushed up to Hilton Head Island by the Gulf Stream. these warmer waters allow residents to enjoy tropical climates nearly year round by warming the air. Locals enjoy warm sandy beaches, bordered by sand dunes on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Local roads are adorned by palm trees and live oaks lined with Spanish moss and other various tropical accents. Most open space consists of salt water marshes and fresh water lagoons.

CLIMATE

Average Temperature High 76*/Low 56*

Average Rainfall 52"

Days of Sunshine 230

Days of Rain 110

Average Water Temperature 69*

Elevation 11'

SEASONAL WEATHER

Month Avg. High Temp Avg. Low Temp Avg. Water Temp

January 60* 39* 52*

February 63* 41* 54*

March 69* 47* 59*