Sylvester Climate Data
Since 1951, Sylvester's average temperature has risen by about 0.0°C, with the most striking increases hitting all seasons. The pace quickened after 1980, averaging 0.0°C of warming per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Sylvester
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSylvester Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Sylvester based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadSylvester Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Sylvester area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSylvester Hot and Cold Days
Few days below 32°F
Sylvester Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvester's Climate
How much has Sylvester warmed since 1951?
Sylvester has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Sylvester?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Sylvester?
Precipitation patterns in Sylvester have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Sylvester part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Sylvester is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across GA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Sylvester?
The climate data for Sylvester comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 0.31km grid cell nearest to Sylvester, located at coordinates 31.53°N, 83.84°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Sylvester?
The historical climate trends shown for Sylvester are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Sylvester, GA
- Grid Coordinates: 31.53°N, 83.84°W
- Distance to grid center: 0.3 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data