Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cleveland, GA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 65.2"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cleveland
Cleveland, Georgia averages 57°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 65.2"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 194 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
65.2"
Annual Snow
1.1"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.2"
Plus 1.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cleveland) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cleveland area.
How Cleveland compares to every U.S. city
Cleveland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% 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 Cleveland
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cleveland, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0" | 0.5" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7" | 0.4" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.2 |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5" | 0.2" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.0"
Snow: 0.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
February 5.7"
Snow: 0.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
March 6.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
13.4 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
13.2 days with precipitation
August 6.0"
12.9 days with precipitation
September 4.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 5.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 5.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 6.5"
Snow: 0.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,865
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
997
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cleveland's climate means for you
Cleveland runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,865 heating and 997 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: Cleveland, GA
Cleveland, Georgia runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00092006, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Cleveland averages 65.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 25. As for energy demand, 3,865 heating degree days and 997 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cleveland scores 63/100 (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 Cleveland, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cleveland, Georgia is 57°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Cleveland get? ▼
Cleveland receives 65.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has 3,865 heating degree days and 997 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 Cleveland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00092006 near Cleveland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00092006. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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