Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Thomson, GA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 248d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Thomson
Thomson, Georgia averages 64°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 248 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Thomson) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Thomson area.
How Thomson compares to every U.S. city
Thomson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Thomson
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Thomson, 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 8.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
248 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,461
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,965
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Thomson's climate means for you
Thomson runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 248 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,461 heating and 1,965 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: Thomson, GA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Thomson, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00098677, 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. Thomson receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 248 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 14 and the first fall freeze near November 17. For energy use, 2,461 heating degree days and 1,965 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Thomson scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Thomson, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Thomson, Georgia is 64°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (1°C).
How much rain does Thomson get? ▼
Thomson receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Thomson? ▼
Thomson has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Thomson? ▼
Thomson has approximately 248 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 14 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Thomson? ▼
Thomson has 2,461 heating degree days and 1,965 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 Thomson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00098677 near Thomson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00098677. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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