Climate change in Rockdale County, Georgia
Since 1979, Rockdale County, Georgia has warmed 3.2°F, with 19 more days above 90°F, 29 more nights above 70°F and 9% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Edgefield County, SC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.5°F
- Precipitation: +9%
- Wettest day of the year: +32%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +19 days
- Nights above 70°F: +29 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +18 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +12 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.