Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Plains SW GA Exp Stn, GA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 50.7"
- Annual precip
- 247d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Plains SW GA Exp Stn
Plains SW GA Exp Stn, Georgia averages 65°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 50.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 247 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
50.7"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Plains SW GA Exp Stn) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Plains SW GA Exp Stn area.
How Plains SW GA Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Plains SW GA Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Plains SW GA Exp Stn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Plains SW GA Exp Stn's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 58°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6" | 0.1" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.6"
Snow: 0.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
December 5.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
247 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,231
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,063
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Plains SW GA Exp Stn's climate means for you
Plains SW GA Exp Stn runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 247 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,231 heating and 2,063 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: Plains SW GA Exp Stn, GA
Plains SW GA Exp Stn, Georgia runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 53°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 USC00097087, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Plains SW GA Exp Stn receives roughly 50.7 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 247 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 17. For energy use, 2,231 heating degree days and 2,063 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Plains SW GA Exp Stn scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Plains SW GA Exp Stn, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Plains SW GA Exp Stn, Georgia is 65°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Plains SW GA Exp Stn get? ▼
Plains SW GA Exp Stn receives 50.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Plains SW GA Exp Stn? ▼
Plains SW GA Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Plains SW GA Exp Stn? ▼
Plains SW GA Exp Stn has approximately 247 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Plains SW GA Exp Stn? ▼
Plains SW GA Exp Stn has 2,231 heating degree days and 2,063 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 Plains SW GA Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00097087 near Plains SW GA Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00097087. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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