Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lumpkin, GA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 52.8"
- Annual precip
- 217d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lumpkin
Lumpkin, Georgia averages 64°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 52.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 217 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
52.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lumpkin) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lumpkin area.
How Lumpkin compares to every U.S. city
Lumpkin'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lumpkin
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lumpkin captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 7.2 | 0.2 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 4.9"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
June 5.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 4.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
217 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,289
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,038
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lumpkin's climate means for you
Lumpkin runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 217 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,289 heating and 2,038 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: Lumpkin, GA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lumpkin, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00095394, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Lumpkin averages 52.8 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 217 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 4. Turning to energy use, 2,289 heating degree days and 2,038 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lumpkin, Georgia is 64°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Lumpkin get? ▼
Lumpkin receives 52.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lumpkin? ▼
Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin? ▼
Lumpkin has approximately 217 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lumpkin? ▼
Lumpkin has 2,289 heating degree days and 2,038 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 Lumpkin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00095394 near Lumpkin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00095394. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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