Chattooga County Climate
Chattooga County, Georgia
Avg Annual Temp
59.8°F
Annual Precip
58.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Extreme Heat Days
60.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Chattooga County Weather
High Rainfall in Chattooga
Chattooga County averages 59.8°F annually, making it slightly warmer than the national median of 55°F. It stands out nationally for its 58.3 inches of annual precipitation, which is significantly higher than most U.S. counties.
Cool and Wet for Georgia
Chattooga is one of the cooler counties in Georgia, with an average temp of 59.8°F compared to the state average of 63.7°F. It is also much wetter, exceeding the state's average rainfall by nearly 7 inches annually.
Wetter Than Its Neighbors
Chattooga receives 58.3 inches of rain, far outpacing neighbor Catoosa's 49.5 inches. While it experiences 61 extreme heat days, it is still cooler on average than central Georgia counties like Clarke.
A True Four-Season Experience
July averages 78.5°F, but the county still sees 61 days of extreme heat annually. Winters are chilly with a January average of 40.5°F and a small amount of annual snowfall at 0.3 inches.
Managing the Rain and Cold
With 58.3 inches of annual rain, superior drainage and high-quality gutters are a must for local homeowners. The chilly 40.5°F January average also means residents should invest in efficient heating systems for the winter months.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.