Dawson, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.4 °C (low) to 24.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1313.2 Millimeters. Dawson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6 °C | 15.1 °C | 124.46 mm |
| February | 4.3 °C | 17.2 °C | 117.09 mm |
| March | 7.6 °C | 21.2 °C | 123.7 mm |
| April | 11.5 °C | 24.9 °C | 99.31 mm |
| May | 16.6 °C | 29.1 °C | 80.52 mm |
| June | 20.4 °C | 31.7 °C | 127.25 mm |
| July | 21.8 °C | 32.8 °C | 141.73 mm |
| August | 21.6 °C | 32.4 °C | 110.24 mm |
| September | 18.9 °C | 30.2 °C | 93.73 mm |
| October | 12.8 °C | 25.8 °C | 70.87 mm |
| November | 6.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 86.87 mm |
| December | 4.1 °C | 16.3 °C | 137.41 mm |
| Annual | 12.4 °C | 24.8 °C | 1313.18 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |