Climate of Georgia (U.S. State)

Climate Of Georgia (U.S. State)

The climate of Georgia is typical of a humid subtropical climate with most of the state having mild winters and hot summers. The Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Georgia and the hill country in the north impact the state's climate. Also, the Chattahoochee River divides Georgia into separate climatic regions with the mountain region to the northwest being colder than the rest of the state, the average temperatures for that region in January and July being 39 °F (4 °C) and 78 °F (26 °C) respectively. Winter in Georgia is characterized by mild temperatures and little snowfall around the state, with colder, snowier, and icing most likely across northern and central Georgia. Many summer days in Georgia have been known to exceed 90 °F (32 °C). The state experiences widespread precipitation. Tornadoes and tropical cyclones are common.