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Rocky Ford, GA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Rocky Ford, Georgia has an average annual temperature of 64°F and a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 48.4". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

64°F (18°C)

Avg High

76°F

Avg Low

53°F

Annual Precip

48.4"

Comfort Score

87/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

87/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

64°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

48.4"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rocky Ford) 87.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Rocky Ford area.

Warming context for Rocky Ford

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rocky Ford captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 58°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 47°F (8°C)
February 62°F (17°C) 39°F (4°C) 50°F (10°C)
March 69°F (20°C) 44°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)
April 76°F (25°C) 51°F (10°C) 64°F (18°C)
May 84°F (29°C) 60°F (15°C) 72°F (22°C)
June 89°F (31°C) 68°F (20°C) 78°F (26°C)
July 92°F (33°C) 71°F (22°C) 81°F (27°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 71°F (22°C) 81°F (27°C)
September 85°F (30°C) 65°F (18°C) 75°F (24°C)
October 77°F (25°C) 54°F (12°C) 65°F (19°C)
November 68°F (20°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
December 60°F (16°C) 38°F (3°C) 49°F (9°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 4.2"

7.0 days with precipitation

February 3.6"

7.3 days with precipitation

March 4.3"

6.8 days with precipitation

April 3.3"

6.0 days with precipitation

May 3.5"

5.9 days with precipitation

June 5.7"

7.9 days with precipitation

July 5.9"

8.5 days with precipitation

August 4.8"

8.4 days with precipitation

September 3.5"

6.0 days with precipitation

October 3.2"

4.5 days with precipitation

November 2.9"

4.8 days with precipitation

December 3.5"

6.8 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 15

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 14

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

2,301

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

2,120

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Rocky Ford, GA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rocky Ford, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00097528, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rocky Ford receives roughly 48.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 14 and the first fall freeze near November 15. For energy use, 2,301 heating degree days and 2,120 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rocky Ford scores 87/100 (Excellent), 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 Rocky Ford, GA?
The average annual temperature in Rocky Ford, Georgia is 64°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Rocky Ford get?
Rocky Ford receives 48.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Rocky Ford?
Growing season data is not available for Rocky Ford.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford has 2,301 heating degree days and 2,120 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Rocky Ford climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00097528. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00097528. For informational purposes only.

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