Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Waynesboro, GA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 48.2"
- Annual precip
- 233d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Georgia averages 64°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 48.2"
- annual precipitation
- 233 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
76°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
48.2"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Waynesboro) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Waynesboro area.
How Waynesboro compares to every U.S. city
Waynesboro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Waynesboro
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Waynesboro'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 4.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
233 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,447
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,066
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Waynesboro's climate means for you
Waynesboro runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 233 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,447 heating and 2,066 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: Waynesboro, GA
Waynesboro, Georgia runs an annual average of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 52°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 USC00099194, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Waynesboro averages 48.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 233 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 9. Turning to energy use, 2,447 heating degree days and 2,066 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Waynesboro scores 88/100 (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 Waynesboro, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Waynesboro, Georgia is 64°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Waynesboro get? ▼
Waynesboro receives 48.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Waynesboro? ▼
Waynesboro has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Waynesboro? ▼
Waynesboro has approximately 233 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 21 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Waynesboro? ▼
Waynesboro has 2,447 heating degree days and 2,066 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 Waynesboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00099194 near Waynesboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00099194. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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