Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valdosta, GA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 267d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valdosta
Valdosta, Georgia averages 67°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 267 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
67°F (20°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valdosta) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Valdosta area.
How Valdosta compares to every U.S. city
Valdosta'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 Valdosta
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Valdosta 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 23.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.6 | 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 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
267 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,566
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,430
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Valdosta's climate means for you
Valdosta runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 267 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,566 heating and 2,430 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: Valdosta, GA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Valdosta, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00098974, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Valdosta should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 267 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 27. And on the energy front, 1,566 heating degree days and 2,430 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valdosta scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Valdosta, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valdosta, Georgia is 67°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Valdosta get? ▼
Valdosta receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valdosta? ▼
Valdosta 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 Valdosta? ▼
Valdosta has approximately 267 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valdosta? ▼
Valdosta has 1,566 heating degree days and 2,430 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 Valdosta climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00098974 near Valdosta.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00098974. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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