| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 65g - Dougherty Plain | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 39842 - Dawson, GA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 36 | 38 | 45 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 53 | 44 | 38 | 53 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 78 | 70 | 61 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.78 | 4.93 | 5.39 | 3.49 | 3.75 | 4.54 | 5.64 | 3.46 | 2.95 | 2.56 | 3.65 | 4.14 | 50.27 |