Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Donalsonville, GA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 56.9"
- Annual precip
- 262d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Donalsonville
Donalsonville, Georgia averages 67°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 56.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 262 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
56.9"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Donalsonville) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Donalsonville area.
How Donalsonville compares to every U.S. city
Donalsonville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Donalsonville
MethodologyDonalsonville'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.
- 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3" | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.8"
February 4.8"
March 5.3"
April 4.5"
May 3.1"
June 5.8"
July 6.1"
August 5.7"
September 5.4"
October 3.1"
November 3.6"
December 4.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
262 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,796
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,536
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Donalsonville's climate means for you
Donalsonville runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 262 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,796 heating and 2,536 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: Donalsonville, GA
Donalsonville, Georgia runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 57°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 USC00092738, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Donalsonville averages 56.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 262 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 6 and the first fall freeze near November 23. Turning to energy use, 1,796 heating degree days and 2,536 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Donalsonville scores 82/100 (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 Donalsonville, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Donalsonville, Georgia is 67°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Donalsonville get? ▼
Donalsonville receives 56.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Donalsonville? ▼
Donalsonville has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Donalsonville? ▼
Donalsonville has approximately 262 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 6 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Donalsonville? ▼
Donalsonville has 1,796 heating degree days and 2,536 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 Donalsonville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00092738 near Donalsonville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00092738. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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