Helen, GA has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often reaching into the 80s or 90s. Winters are mild to cool with temperatures usually in the 40s and 50s. Rainfall is abundant, averaging around 47 inches per year. Snowfall is light, but can occur during the winter months. Autumn and spring tend to be pleasant seasons with mild temperatures and occasional showers. The area experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, making Helen a great destination for all types of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Helen, Georgia gets 66 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Helen averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Helen. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Helen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 66 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year