Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Athens Ben Epps, GA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 49.0"
- Annual precip
- 232d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Athens Ben Epps
Athens Ben Epps, Georgia averages 63°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 49.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 232 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
49.0"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Athens Ben Epps) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Athens Ben Epps area.
How Athens Ben Epps compares to every U.S. city
Athens Ben Epps's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Athens Ben Epps
MethodologyZooming out from Athens Ben Epps's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3" | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
232 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,670
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,955
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 | 60% | 6.9 | 59% | 27% |
| February | 61% | 7.1 | 54% | 28% |
| March | 60% | 6.5 | 57% | 23% |
| April | 66% | 5.8 | 55% | 18% |
| May | 70% | 5.1 | 52% | 15% |
| June | 72% | 4.7 | 53% | 12% |
| July | 73% | 4.5 | 53% | 13% |
| August | 74% | 4.7 | 55% | 14% |
| September | 73% | 5.3 | 59% | 20% |
| October | 70% | 5.2 | 63% | 19% |
| November | 67% | 5.9 | 60% | 25% |
| December | 67% | 6.4 | 55% | 31% |
What Athens Ben Epps's climate means for you
Athens Ben Epps runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 232 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,670 heating and 1,955 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: Athens Ben Epps, GA
Based on station USW00013873 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ben Epps, Georgia averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Athens Ben Epps sees about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 232 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 10. On the energy side, 2,670 heating degree days and 1,955 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Athens Ben Epps scores 88/100 (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 Athens Ben Epps, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Athens Ben Epps, Georgia is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Athens Ben Epps get? ▼
Athens Ben Epps receives 49.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Athens Ben Epps? ▼
Athens Ben Epps has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Athens Ben Epps? ▼
Athens Ben Epps has approximately 232 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 23 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Athens Ben Epps? ▼
Athens Ben Epps has 2,670 heating degree days and 1,955 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 Athens Ben Epps climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013873 near Athens Ben Epps.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013873. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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