Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Albany SW GA Rgnl, GA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 46.6"
- Annual precip
- 258d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Albany SW GA Rgnl
Albany SW GA Rgnl, Georgia averages 68°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 46.6"
- annual precipitation
- 258 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
46.6"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Albany SW GA Rgnl) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Albany SW GA Rgnl area.
How Albany SW GA Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Albany SW GA Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Albany SW GA Rgnl
MethodologyAlbany SW GA Rgnl's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 26.6 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3" | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
258 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,684
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,692
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 6.3 | 55% | 24% |
| February | 65% | 6.9 | 55% | 20% |
| March | 64% | 6.5 | 54% | 17% |
| April | 64% | 6.1 | 58% | 11% |
| May | 68% | 5.8 | 41% | 9% |
| June | 73% | 5.3 | 55% | 10% |
| July | 76% | 4.8 | 58% | 9% |
| August | 74% | 5.5 | 50% | 9% |
| September | 70% | 5.9 | 57% | 13% |
| October | 69% | 5.4 | 61% | 14% |
| November | 71% | 5.5 | 63% | 16% |
| December | 71% | 6.2 | 49% | 24% |
What Albany SW GA Rgnl's climate means for you
Albany SW GA Rgnl runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 258 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,684 heating and 2,692 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Albany SW GA Rgnl, GA
In Albany SW GA Rgnl, Georgia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00013869, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Albany SW GA Rgnl averages 46.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 258 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 21. As for energy demand, 1,684 heating degree days and 2,692 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Albany SW GA Rgnl scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Albany SW GA Rgnl, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Albany SW GA Rgnl, Georgia is 68°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Albany SW GA Rgnl get? ▼
Albany SW GA Rgnl receives 46.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Albany SW GA Rgnl? ▼
Albany SW GA Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Albany SW GA Rgnl? ▼
Albany SW GA Rgnl has approximately 258 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Albany SW GA Rgnl? ▼
Albany SW GA Rgnl has 1,684 heating degree days and 2,692 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Albany SW GA Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013869 near Albany SW GA Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013869. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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