The climate in Dalton, GA is generally temperate and mild. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures often reaching into the high 80s and low 90s. Winters are relatively mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, but most of it takes place in the spring and summer months. Snowfall is rare in Dalton, but light snow has been known to occur a few times each year. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms during the warmer months, though these storms usually pass quickly. Overall, Dalton has a pleasant climate that provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Dalton, Georgia gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dalton averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Dalton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dalton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year