Climate change in Fayette County, Georgia
Since 1979, Fayette County, Georgia has warmed 3.5°F, with 22 more days above 90°F, 29 more nights above 70°F and 8% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Edgefield County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +5.1°F
- Precipitation: +8%
- Wettest day of the year: +31%
- Longest dry spell: +6 days
- Days above 90°F: +22 days
- Nights above 70°F: +29 days
- Freezing nights: −22 days
- Frost-free season: +35 days
- Muggy days: +3 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.1°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +16 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.