Savannah, GA Climate


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The climate in Savannah, GA is hot and humid throughout the year. Summers in Savannah are usually long and warm with temperatures commonly reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit. Winters in Savannah generally tend to be mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Heavy rain can be expected during most of the year, especially during the summer months when afternoon thunderstorms are common. On average, Savannah receives around 50 inches of rain per year.

Savannah, Georgia gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Savannah. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Savannah gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Savannah is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Georgia.

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

  ClimateSavannah, GeorgiaUnited States
  49.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  103.8 days106.2 days
  216 days205 days
  91.3°85.8°
  39.3°21.7°
  7.17
  54.3
  20 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 Savannah with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Georgia. In Savannah, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Savannah are October, April and May.
In Savannah, there are 58.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Georgia.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Savannah with an average of 39.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Georgia.
In Savannah, there are 19.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Georgia.
In Savannah, 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 Savannah 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.
August is the wettest month in Savannah with 6.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.1 inches in Savannah means that it is about average compared to other places in Georgia.
August is the rainiest month in Savannah with 12.8 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 103.8 rainy days annually in Savannah, which is rainier than most places in Georgia. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in Savannah means that it is about average compared to other places in Georgia. December is the snowiest month in Savannah with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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I’ve traveled extensively both in the United States and abroad. This is a beautiful city! No skysc****rs, great food, kind people, and the charm and historic splendor  More

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