Valdosta, GA Climate


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Valdosta, GA is located in the southeastern United States and has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to low-90s Fahrenheit (26–33 degrees Celsius). Winters are generally mild with temperatures rarely dipping below 40°F (5°C). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, although it decreases slightly during the summer months. Valdosta also experiences occasional thunderstorms and hurricanes due to its location near both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Overall, Valdosta's climate is warm and inviting, making it a great destination for those looking to escape colder climates.

Valdosta, Georgia gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Valdosta averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 231 sunny days per year in Valdosta. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Valdosta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Valdosta is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Georgia.

4.1 Summer - 7.9 Winter
October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Valdosta, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateValdosta, GeorgiaUnited States
  51.9 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  102.2 days106.2 days
  231 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  38.1°21.7°
  7.27
  5.54.3
  220 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Valdosta with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Georgia. In Valdosta, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Valdosta are April, October and March.
In Valdosta, there are 76.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Georgia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valdosta with an average of 38.1°. This is warmer than most places in Georgia.
In Valdosta, there are 22.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Georgia.
In Valdosta, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Georgia.
Humidity in Valdosta can be stifling in the summer, but pleasant for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are August, July and June. The humid season runs from May-September and the least humid months are October-April.
June is the wettest month in Valdosta with 6.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.9 inches in Valdosta means that it is wetter than most places in Georgia.
July is the rainiest month in Valdosta with 13.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 102.2 rainy days annually in Valdosta, which is about average compared to other places in Georgia. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Valdosta means that it is less snowy than most places in Georgia. December is the snowiest month in Valdosta with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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The people here are the poster children of "southern hospitality". Meaning they are snooty, passive aggressive, racist, judgemental,fake, people I've ever there is  More

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Finding a job in Valdosta is extremely hard unless you know someone! Trying to get some kind of medical insurance if your not working is even worse! There is no  More

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I LOVE THE TROPICAL RAINS HERE,AFTER ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES I GO OUT TO WASH MY HAIR, I AM VERY PRAYERFUL WHEN I DO IT, I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF THE WEATHER.  More

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