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Georgia Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 54 Cities
1981–2025
United States

Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest City
🔥
Athens
Jul High 101.3°F
Coldest City
❄️
Dalton
Jan Low 13.6°F
Wettest City
🌧
Gainesville
1414 mm/yr
Driest City
🏜️
Grovetown
1168 mm/yr
Hottest Month
🌡
July
Avg 81.3°F
Max 98.8°F
Coldest Month
🧊
January
Avg 42.6°F
Min 17.4°F
Cities With Data
🏙️
54
cities in Georgia
Data Coverage
📅
45 yrs
19812025

Georgia Climate Overview

Georgia has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Georgia has an average annual temperature of 61.5°F across all 54 cities, with approximately 1269 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.

The warmest city is Athens with average July highs of 101.3°F, while Dalton is the coldest with average January lows of 13.6°F. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.

🏙️ Cities in Georgia — Weather History

📊 Georgia Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January67.8°F17.4°F42.6°F82%1151.12.70
February71.1°F21.9°F46.6°F82%1181.13.30
March76.8°F25.7°F51.3°F80%1201.14.40
April82.9°F34.3°F58.6°F77%971.05.50
May89.4°F45.5°F67.5°F75%930.96.00
June96.1°F57.4°F76.6°F72%1080.86.10
July98.8°F64.0°F81.3°F71%1220.86.00
August98.1°F62.2°F80.1°F71%1100.75.50
September93.9°F51.1°F72.5°F71%960.94.80
October86.5°F36.7°F61.5°F72%820.94.00
November77.9°F27.0°F52.5°F76%961.03.00
December70.3°F21.2°F45.7°F82%1131.02.40

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 54 cities in Georgia

🌦 Weather in Georgia Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Georgia

Jan is Georgia's coldest month, with average lows reaching 17.4°F.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 20.1°F69.8°F

🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.

☀️ Summer in Georgia

Summer temperatures in Georgia peak in Jul, climbing to 98.8°F.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 61.2°F97.7°F

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Georgia

Georgia sees its highest rainfall in Jul, receiving approximately 122 mm of precipitation.
🌧️February to July (avg) ·  up to 122 mm

☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📈 Georgia Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Region-wide monthly averages across 54 cities · 19812025 · °F

🌡️ Georgia Monthly Temperature Guide

July is the hottest month in Georgia, with average highs reaching 98.8°F, while January is the coldest with lows dropping to 17.4°F.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 19812025 · mm/month

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Georgia

Georgia receives its highest rainfall in July, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest: July122 mm☀️ Driest: October82 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 82% in January · annual avg 76%

📅 Georgia Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2016 (avg: 64.2°F), while the coldest year was 1983 (avg: 58.6°F).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Georgia's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

View Range:

Averaged across all 54 cities in Georgia · Last 10 years · °F

Georgia's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 61.5°F with annual rainfall averaging 1269 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 54 cities in Georgia · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Georgia shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has decreased in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest  ·  ❄️ coldest  ·  🌧️ wettest

ℹ️ Values are averages across all 54 cities in Georgia for each year.

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
39.9°F63.0°F85.8°F108574%0.9 m/s
2024
41.0°F63.9°F86.5°F136675%0.9 m/s
2023
40.5°F63.1°F85.6°F125175%0.9 m/s
2022
38.7°F62.8°F86.9°F117073%0.9 m/s
2021
40.1°F62.6°F85.1°F127677%0.9 m/s
2020
40.6°F62.4°F84.2°F153780%0.9 m/s
2019
40.1°F63.1°F86.0°F123875%0.9 m/s
2018
40.3°F62.4°F84.4°F157378%0.9 m/s
2017
38.1°F61.9°F85.5°F131977%0.9 m/s
2016
42.1°F64.2°F86.4°F92672%0.9 m/s

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Georgia?
Athens is the hottest city in Georgia with an average July high of 101.3°F based on 45 years of data. View Athens weather history →
What is the coldest city in Georgia?
Dalton is the coldest city with average January lows of 13.6°F. View Dalton weather history →
Which city in Georgia gets the most rain?
Gainesville is the wettest city in Georgia with approximately 1414 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in Georgia?
July is the warmest month in Georgia, with region-wide average highs of 98.8°F and average lows of 64.0°F.
What is the coldest month in Georgia?
January is the coldest month in Georgia with average lows of 17.4°F and average highs of 67.8°F.
What is the rainiest month in Georgia?
July is the rainiest month in Georgia with approximately 122 mm on average, while October is the driest with 82 mm.
How many cities in Georgia have weather data?
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 54 cities in Georgia, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📡 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Cities: 54 in Georgia