Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Allatoona Dam, GA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 51.8"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Allatoona Dam
Allatoona Dam, Georgia averages 60°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 51.8"
- annual precipitation
- 216 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
51.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Allatoona Dam) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Allatoona Dam area.
How Allatoona Dam compares to every U.S. city
Allatoona Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Allatoona Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Allatoona Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,408
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,479
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Allatoona Dam's climate means for you
Allatoona Dam runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,408 heating and 1,479 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: Allatoona Dam, GA
An annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Allatoona Dam, Georgia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00090181 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Allatoona Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 51.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 3,408 heating degree days and 1,479 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Allatoona Dam scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Allatoona Dam, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Allatoona Dam, Georgia is 60°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Allatoona Dam get? ▼
Allatoona Dam receives 51.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Allatoona Dam? ▼
Allatoona Dam has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Allatoona Dam? ▼
Allatoona Dam has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Allatoona Dam? ▼
Allatoona Dam has 3,408 heating degree days and 1,479 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Allatoona Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00090181 near Allatoona Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00090181. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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