Climate change in Wilkes County, Georgia
Since 1979, Wilkes County, Georgia has warmed 2.8°F, with 15 more days above 90°F, 30 more nights above 70°F and 1% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Richmond County, GA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.6°F
- Precipitation: +1%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: +2 days
- Days above 90°F: +15 days
- Nights above 70°F: +30 days
- Freezing nights: −16 days
- Frost-free season: +19 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.