Empire, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.1 °C (low) to 24.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1215.1 Millimeters. Empire is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4 °C | 14.7 °C | 115.57 mm |
| February | 3.9 °C | 16.9 °C | 108.97 mm |
| March | 7.2 °C | 20.8 °C | 114.3 mm |
| April | 11.2 °C | 24.9 °C | 91.69 mm |
| May | 16.2 °C | 29.1 °C | 70.87 mm |
| June | 20.3 °C | 31.9 °C | 120.4 mm |
| July | 22 °C | 33.2 °C | 119.63 mm |
| August | 21.6 °C | 32.6 °C | 117.6 mm |
| September | 18.4 °C | 30.2 °C | 97.28 mm |
| October | 12.3 °C | 25.5 °C | 70.36 mm |
| November | 6.6 °C | 20.2 °C | 77.22 mm |
| December | 3.6 °C | 16.1 °C | 111.25 mm |
| Annual | 12.1 °C | 24.7 °C | 1215.14 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| 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 |