Climate change in Pickens County, Georgia
Since 1979, Pickens County, Georgia has warmed 2.0°F, with 5 fewer days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 2% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Greenville County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −2%
- Wettest day of the year: −1%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: −5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +8 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.