Climate change in Newton County, Georgia
Since 1979, Newton County, Georgia has warmed 3.1°F, with 17 more days above 90°F, 35 more nights above 70°F and 10% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Edgefield County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.3°F
- Precipitation: +10%
- Wettest day of the year: +33%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +17 days
- Nights above 70°F: +35 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: +16 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +9 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.