Georgia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah
This month in numbers
Georgia experienced its 10th warmest April–June on record, with an average temperature of 22.26°C, a significant 1.2°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. June 2026 itself was the 35th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 25.33°C, which is 0.6°C above the baseline. Precipitation for April–June was also above average, ranking 22nd wettest on record with 120.4 mm, 15.7 mm more than the baseline. Globally, land temperatures for June 2026 ranked as the 3rd warmest on record, and the April–June period was the 2nd warmest on record, highlighting a broader warming trend.
What changed
Georgia's warmer-than-average spring and early summer contrast with a national picture that also saw above-average temperatures, with the US experiencing a June anomaly of +1.6°C. The state's 3-month average temperature anomaly of +1.2°C places it within a broader warming trend observed across the Southeast US climate region, which had a group mean anomaly of +1.41°C for the same period. While Georgia's June precipitation was slightly above average, the preceding months saw significant rainfall deficits, contributing to a severe drought that gripped much of the state earlier in the spring.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Georgia is influenced by the ongoing weak El Niño, which typically brings cooler and wetter conditions to the Southeast USA during winter, but its influence on summer temperatures can be less pronounced. However, the state has also been experiencing a significant number of extreme weather events. In June, Georgia saw an unusual concentration of four wildfires, representing 100% of the annual total for the past 12 months, and two drought events, also 100% of the annual total. These wildfires, particularly in April and May, were exacerbated by exceptionally dry conditions and strong winds, with two major fires burning for over a month in South Georgia. Despite recent heavy rainfall in May and June, which helped alleviate drought conditions in some areas, approximately 34% of Georgia remained under active drought conditions as of June 30, with an additional 51% classified as abnormally dry. The state also experienced one flood event in June, which represents 100% of the annual total for the past 12 months. You can track these and other events at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
The current weak El Niño is forecast to persist through the autumn and winter, with a 100% probability of El Niño conditions continuing through October–December 2026. This suggests that Georgia may experience a wetter and cooler winter than normal, with a stronger subtropical jet stream bringing more storms.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Climate Map – USA
Source: NOAA Climate at a Glance — US states & climate regions (tavg, pcp). Anomalies are vs the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) or 1991–2020 (rainfall). See methodology.
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Georgia
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Georgia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Georgia
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Cfa · TemperateHow spring and autumn have shifted in Georgia. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (17.2°C, from 1950–1979); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 18.7°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+3.3°C).
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Climate Systems
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Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Georgia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Georgia changing?
Georgia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Georgia come from?
Climate data for Georgia comes from NOAA Climate at a Glance (temperature and precipitation), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Georgia climate data cover?
The Georgia climate profile covers Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon and surrounding areas. Georgia climate data from NOAA Climate at a Glance
How often is the Georgia climate update refreshed?
The Georgia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.