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United States / Georgia / Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area / Gwinnett County / Suwanee / Zip Codes
The climate in Suwanee, GA is subtropical with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summers are marked by long stretches of hot and muggy weather, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s (Fahrenheit) throughout the season. Winters are generally mild, with temperatures typically ranging between 45-55°F (7-13°C). The city receives an average of 52 inches (132 cm) of precipitation each year, spread out over a few scattered thunderstorms during the summer months accompanied by plenty of sunshine.

Suwanee, Georgia gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Suwanee averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Suwanee. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Suwanee gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Suwanee is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Georgia.

7.1 Summer - 6.6 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Suwanee, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSuwanee, GeorgiaUnited States
  54.0 in.38.1 in.
  1.2 in.27.8 in.
  108.6 days106.2 days
  220 days205 days
  87.9°85.8°
  30.0°21.7°
  7.57
  54.3
  1001 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 Suwanee with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Georgia. In Suwanee, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Suwanee are May, September and October.
In Suwanee, there are 28.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Georgia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Suwanee with an average of 30.0°. This is colder than most places in Georgia.
In Suwanee, there are 64.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Georgia.
In Suwanee, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Georgia.
Humidity in Suwanee can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
March is the wettest month in Suwanee with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.0 inches in Suwanee means that it is one of the wettest places in Georgia.
January is the rainiest month in Suwanee with 10.5 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 108.6 rainy days annually in Suwanee, which is rainier than most places in Georgia. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.2 inches in Suwanee means that it is snowier than most places in Georgia. January is the snowiest month in Suwanee with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Erin · Atlanta, GA
Great place for families
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 7 years. It is by far the best place to raise a family. So many things to do. Most people in our neighborhood have children. Schools are great.   More

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Abhd · Suwanee, GA
Life in Suwanee
Over 12 years ago

We moved to Suwanee 7 months ago. Suwanee is a great town to live in. Great schools, low crime (for Atlanta area), convenient to many shopping areas nearby. The Towne  More

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Bryan · Suwanee, GA
Education
Over 14 years ago

Suwanee has some of the best schools in the state of  More

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