Counties with the coldest winters in Georgia
#24. Polk County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#24. Stephens County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 43.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
#22. Haralson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#22. Paulding County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#21. Forsyth County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#20. Floyd County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 45.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#19. Bartow County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#18. Cherokee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#17. Gordon County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 42.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#14. Chattooga County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#14. Habersham County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
#14. Whitfield County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#13. Catoosa County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#12. Dawson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#11. Pickens County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 44.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#9. Murray County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 41.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#9. Walker County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#8. White County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#7. Lumpkin County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#6. Dade County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 43.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 40.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#5. Gilmer County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 39.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 39.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#4. Rabun County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 42.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 39.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 39.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#1. Fannin County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.6 degrees
#1. Towns County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#1. Union County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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