Zip 31558 (St. Marys, GA) Climate

The climate in 31558 St. Marys, GA is generally mild throughout the year, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing during the winter months. Summers are hot and humid, with highs reaching into the 90s on some days. The area typically experiences moderate rainfall year-round, sometimes with light snowfall in winter. Spring and autumn bring pleasant weather that's perfect for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, while summer storms occasionally bring relief from the heat. The overall climate of the area is ideal for those looking to enjoy a warm climate and plenty of outdoor activities at any time of year.

St. Marys (zip 31558), Georgia gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

St. Marys (zip 31558) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in St. Marys (zip 31558). The US average is 205 sunny days.

St. Marys (zip 31558) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 41
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 31558 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Georgia.

4.1 Summer - 8.2 Winter

April, November and October are the most pleasant months in the 31558 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 31558 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Georgia. In the 31558 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 31558 zip code are April, October and May.

In the 31558 zip code, there are 50.6 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 the 31558 zip code with an average of 41.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Georgia.

In the 31558 zip code, there are 13.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Georgia.

In the 31558 zip code, 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 the 31558 zip code can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in August and July. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.

August is the wettest month in the 31558 zip code with 7.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.4 inches in the 31558 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Georgia.

August is the rainiest month in the 31558 zip code with 13.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 107.5 rainy days annually in the 31558 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Georgia. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 31558 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Georgia. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 31558 zip code.

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