Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fargo, GA Climate
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- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.5"
- Annual precip
- 289d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fargo
Fargo, Georgia averages 69°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.5"
- annual precipitation
- 289 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fargo) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fargo area.
How Fargo compares to every U.S. city
Fargo'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 Fargo
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Fargo, 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0" | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
February 3.6"
March 4.0"
April 3.3"
May 3.1"
June 7.0"
July 6.1"
August 6.5"
September 5.4"
October 3.5"
November 2.1"
December 3.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
289 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,304
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,883
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fargo's climate means for you
Fargo runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 289 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,304 heating and 2,883 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: Fargo, GA
In Fargo, Georgia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00093325, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Fargo averages 51.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 289 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 19 and the first fall freeze near December 5. As for energy demand, 1,304 heating degree days and 2,883 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fargo scores 82/100 (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 Fargo, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fargo, Georgia is 69°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Fargo get? ▼
Fargo receives 51.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fargo? ▼
Fargo 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 Fargo? ▼
Fargo has approximately 289 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 19 and the first fall freeze around December 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fargo? ▼
Fargo has 1,304 heating degree days and 2,883 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Fargo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00093325 near Fargo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00093325. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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