Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dalton, GA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dalton
Dalton, Georgia averages 61°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 216 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dalton) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dalton area.
How Dalton compares to every U.S. city
Dalton'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 Dalton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Dalton, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | N/A | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
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
3,151
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,682
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dalton's climate means for you
Dalton runs 61°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 3,151 heating and 1,682 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: Dalton, GA
Dalton, Georgia runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 50°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 USC00092493, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Dalton sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. 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. On the energy side, 3,151 heating degree days and 1,682 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dalton scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dalton, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dalton, Georgia is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Dalton get? ▼
Dalton receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dalton? ▼
Dalton 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 Dalton? ▼
Dalton 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 Dalton? ▼
Dalton has 3,151 heating degree days and 1,682 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 Dalton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00092493 near Dalton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00092493. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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