PlainClimate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Chickamauga, GA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

61°F
Avg annual temp
83/100
Comfort score
57.0"
Annual precip
229d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Chickamauga

Chickamauga, Georgia averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.

61°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
83/100
comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
57.0"
annual precipitation · 2" snow
229 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

61°F (16°C)

Avg High

71°F

Avg Low

51°F

Annual Precip

57.0"

Annual Snow

2.1"

Comfort Score

83/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

83/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

61°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

57.0"

Plus 2.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chickamauga) 83.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Chickamauga area.

How Chickamauga compares to every U.S. city

Chickamauga's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Below this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Below this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 Chickamauga

Methodology

Chickamauga'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.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 51°F (10°C) 33°F (0°C) 42°F (5°C)
February 55°F (13°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
March 64°F (18°C) 42°F (5°C) 53°F (12°C)
April 73°F (23°C) 49°F (9°C) 61°F (16°C)
May 80°F (27°C) 58°F (14°C) 69°F (20°C)
June 86°F (30°C) 66°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
July 89°F (32°C) 70°F (21°C) 79°F (26°C)
August 89°F (31°C) 69°F (21°C) 79°F (26°C)
September 84°F (29°C) 63°F (17°C) 73°F (23°C)
October 73°F (23°C) 51°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
November 62°F (17°C) 41°F (5°C) 51°F (11°C)
December 53°F (12°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 5.3"

Snow: 0.3"

11.4 days with precipitation

February 5.3"

Snow: 0.5"

11.8 days with precipitation

March 5.6"

Snow: 1.2"

11.2 days with precipitation

April 5.2"

10.0 days with precipitation

May 4.4"

10.9 days with precipitation

June 4.3"

12.0 days with precipitation

July 4.5"

12.7 days with precipitation

August 3.7"

9.8 days with precipitation

September 4.4"

8.2 days with precipitation

October 3.3"

7.9 days with precipitation

November 5.1"

9.3 days with precipitation

December 5.9"

Snow: 0.1"

11.1 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 9

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 25

50% probability date

Growing Season

229 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,080

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,733

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Chickamauga's climate means for you

Chickamauga runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 229 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 3,080 heating and 1,733 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: Chickamauga, GA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Chickamauga, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00094941, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Chickamauga receives roughly 57.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 229 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 25 and the first fall freeze near November 9. For energy use, 3,080 heating degree days and 1,733 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chickamauga scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Chickamauga, GA?
The average annual temperature in Chickamauga, Georgia is 61°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Chickamauga get?
Chickamauga receives 57.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chickamauga?
Chickamauga has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chickamauga?
Chickamauga has approximately 229 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 25 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chickamauga?
Chickamauga has 3,080 heating degree days and 1,733 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 Chickamauga climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00094941 near Chickamauga.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00094941. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.