Plains SW Ga Exp STN Weather Records (USC00097087)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Plains SW Ga Exp STN (USC00097087), Georgia, United States, with 71 years of record.
Key Facts for Plains SW Ga Exp STN
- Plains SW Ga Exp STN (USC00097087) is a weather station in Georgia, United States at 32.05 latitude and -84.37 longitude, 152 m (500 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1956 to 2026, 71 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Plains SW Ga Exp STN still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Plains SW Ga Exp STN tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 21.7 C (71.1 F) on 4 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Georgia, United States, 32.05 latitude, -84.37 longitude.
- Elevation: 152 m (500 ft).
- Period of record: 1956 to 2026, 71 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| Feb | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Mar | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| Jun | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| Jul | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| Aug | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| Nov | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 9 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-19 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2005-03-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2010-02-13 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| 2025-01-22 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 198.6 mm (7.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) | 6 January 1962 |
| Feb | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) | 11 February 1981 |
| Mar | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) | 28 March 2005 |
| Apr | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 18 April 1998 |
| May | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 4 May 2010 |
| Jun | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 28 June 2001 |
| Jul | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 4 July 1994 |
| Aug | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 11 August 2004 |
| Sep | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) | 7 September 2004 |
| Oct | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) | 30 October 1993 |
| Nov | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 22 November 1985 |
| Dec | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) | 11 December 2008 |
Period of Record Coverage
1956 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1998 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2004 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2005 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 2006 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2012 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 212 | 58% | No |
| 2014 | 91 | 25% | No |
| 2015 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 2016 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2018 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2023 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2024 | 189 | 52% | No |
| 2025 | 213 | 58% | No |
| 2026 | 189 | 52% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 October 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 October 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 68 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 16 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 21 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily low min (Tie) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | tie | 69 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily rain | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 67 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily rain | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily low max (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 49 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily rain | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily low min (Tie) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 59 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily low min (Tie) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | tie | 64 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high max (Tie) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high max (Tie) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 4 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 35 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high max | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 64 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2026 | Plains SW Ga Exp STN, US | daily high min | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 64 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
58 complete years, 1956 to 2021| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 18.5 C | +0.47 C |
| 1957 | 19.1 C | +1.07 C |
| 1958 | 17.8 C | -0.22 C |
| 1959 | 18.7 C | +0.72 C |
| 1960 | 18.0 C | -0.03 C |
| 1961 | 18.2 C | +0.15 C |
| 1962 | 18.6 C | +0.58 C |
| 1963 | 17.7 C | -0.27 C |
| 1964 | 17.9 C | -0.11 C |
| 1965 | 17.9 C | -0.06 C |
| 1966 | 17.0 C | -1.01 C |
| 1967 | 17.5 C | -0.46 C |
| 1968 | 17.2 C | -0.81 C |
| 1969 | 17.0 C | -0.96 C |
| 1970 | 17.7 C | -0.34 C |
| 1971 | 17.9 C | -0.07 C |
| 1972 | 18.0 C | +0.04 C |
| 1973 | 17.9 C | -0.08 C |
| 1974 | 18.1 C | +0.13 C |
| 1975 | 18.1 C | +0.05 C |
| 1976 | 17.0 C | -1.04 C |
| 1977 | 17.7 C | -0.26 C |
| 1978 | 17.6 C | -0.42 C |
| 1979 | 17.4 C | -0.64 C |
| 1980 | 17.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 1981 | 17.2 C | -0.77 C |
| 1982 | 18.2 C | +0.19 C |
| 1983 | 17.0 C | -1.02 C |
| 1984 | 18.0 C | -0.02 C |
| 1985 | 18.2 C | +0.18 C |
| 1986 | 19.0 C | +0.98 C |
| 1987 | 18.0 C | +0.00 C |
| 1988 | 17.6 C | -0.44 C |
| 1989 | 17.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1990 | 19.3 C | +1.29 C |
| 1991 | 18.7 C | +0.66 C |
| 1992 | 17.8 C | -0.23 C |
| 1993 | 17.9 C | -0.06 C |
| 1994 | 18.2 C | +0.22 C |
| 1998 | 19.0 C | +0.95 C |
| 1999 | 18.1 C | +0.13 C |
| 2000 | 17.3 C | -0.74 C |
| 2001 | 17.2 C | -0.77 C |
| 2003 | 18.2 C | +0.24 C |
| 2004 | 18.1 C | +0.10 C |
| 2006 | 18.2 C | +0.17 C |
| 2007 | 18.0 C | +0.04 C |
| 2008 | 17.1 C | -0.91 C |
| 2009 | 17.1 C | -0.92 C |
| 2010 | 17.1 C | -0.88 C |
| 2011 | 18.0 C | -0.02 C |
| 2012 | 18.3 C | +0.27 C |
| 2016 | 18.8 C | +0.84 C |
| 2017 | 18.6 C | +0.63 C |
| 2018 | 18.6 C | +0.63 C |
| 2019 | 19.3 C | +1.32 C |
| 2020 | 19.2 C | +1.16 C |
| 2021 | 18.7 C | +0.66 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1956 to 2021 is 0.07 C (-0.01 to 0.16) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.13 F (-0.02 to 0.28) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 58 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.07 C (-0.01 to 0.16) per decade | 0.13 F (-0.02 to 0.28) per decade | 1956 to 2021 | 58 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.10 C (0.01 to 0.18) per decade | 0.18 F (0.02 to 0.33) per decade | 1956 to 2021 | 58 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.05 C (-0.08 to 0.17) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1956 to 2021 | 58 | Not clearly different from zero |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1956 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 2000 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 71 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | 1985 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 71 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) | 2005 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 71 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 226.1 mm (8.9 in) | 2005 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) | 71 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 72 days | 2016 | 21 days | 71 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1957 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1958 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1959 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1961 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1962 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1966 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1967 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1968 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1969 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1970 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1971 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1972 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1973 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1974 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1975 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1976 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1979 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1980 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1981 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1982 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1983 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1984 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1985 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1986 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1987 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1988 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1989 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1990 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1993 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1994 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1995 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1996 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1997 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1998 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1999 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2001 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2002 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2005 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2006 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2011 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2014 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2015 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2016 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2017 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2018 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2019 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2022 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2023 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2024 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2025 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2026 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1957 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1958 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1959 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1960 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1961 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1962 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1963 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1964 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1965 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1966 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1967 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1968 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1969 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1970 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1971 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1972 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1973 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1974 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1975 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1976 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1977 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1978 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1979 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1980 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1981 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1982 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1983 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1984 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1985 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1986 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1987 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1988 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1989 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1990 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1991 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1992 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1993 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1994 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1995 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1996 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1997 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1999 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2000 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2001 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2002 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2003 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2004 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2005 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2006 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2007 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2008 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2009 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2010 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2011 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2012 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2013 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2014 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2015 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2016 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2017 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2018 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2019 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2020 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2021 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2022 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2023 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2024 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2025 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2026 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1957 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1960 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1961 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1962 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1963 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1965 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1968 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1971 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1973 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1976 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1977 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1982 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1984 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1986 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1990 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1991 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1992 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1994 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1995 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1996 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2002 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2003 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2005 | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2006 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2007 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2009 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2010 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2011 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2013 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2014 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2015 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2016 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2017 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2018 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2019 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2020 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2021 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2022 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2023 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2024 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2025 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1957 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1959 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1960 | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1961 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1962 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1963 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1964 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1965 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1967 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1968 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1970 | 185.2 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1971 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1972 | 168.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1973 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 95.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1976 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1977 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1978 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1979 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1980 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1982 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1983 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1985 | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1986 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1987 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1989 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1990 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 163.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1992 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1994 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1995 | 170.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1996 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1997 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1998 | 204.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1999 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2002 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2003 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 174.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2005 | 226.1 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2006 | 121.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2007 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 215.3 mm (8.5 in) |
| 2009 | 191.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2010 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2011 | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2012 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2014 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2015 | 166.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2016 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2017 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2018 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2019 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2020 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2021 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2022 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2023 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2024 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2025 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2026 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 17 days |
| 1957 | 19 days |
| 1958 | 20 days |
| 1959 | 24 days |
| 1960 | 22 days |
| 1961 | 52 days |
| 1962 | 32 days |
| 1963 | 32 days |
| 1964 | 27 days |
| 1965 | 30 days |
| 1966 | 18 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 15 days |
| 1969 | 22 days |
| 1970 | 22 days |
| 1971 | 19 days |
| 1972 | 22 days |
| 1973 | 30 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 20 days |
| 1977 | 17 days |
| 1978 | 28 days |
| 1979 | 27 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 21 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 43 days |
| 1985 | 16 days |
| 1986 | 20 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 17 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 18 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 34 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 13 days |
| 1996 | 15 days |
| 1997 | 26 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 23 days |
| 2000 | 30 days |
| 2001 | 48 days |
| 2002 | 18 days |
| 2003 | 18 days |
| 2004 | 14 days |
| 2005 | 25 days |
| 2006 | 23 days |
| 2007 | 49 days |
| 2008 | 21 days |
| 2009 | 20 days |
| 2010 | 28 days |
| 2011 | 28 days |
| 2012 | 34 days |
| 2013 | 19 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 21 days |
| 2016 | 72 days |
| 2017 | 25 days |
| 2018 | 22 days |
| 2019 | 25 days |
| 2020 | 19 days |
| 2021 | 19 days |
| 2022 | 29 days |
| 2023 | 21 days |
| 2024 | 17 days |
| 2025 | 12 days |
| 2026 | 19 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
58 years with a frostAcross 58 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Plains SW Ga Exp STN falls on 19 March and the median first autumn frost on 12 November, which leaves a median of 243 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1984 to 2021) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 19 March | n/a | 17 March | n/a | +0.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 12 November | n/a | 15 November | n/a | +1.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 243 days | n/a | 243 days | n/a | +0.7 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
64 years, 1956 to 2022A day with at least 78.5 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 199.6 mm (7.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 104.5 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 151.7 mm (6.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 174.6 mm (6.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 199.6 mm (7.9 in) | Longer than the 64 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 64 years of values from 1956 to 2022.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 198.6 mm (7.8 in) in 2005; 165.1 mm (6.5 in) in 2008; 138.2 mm (5.4 in) in 1962.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2003 to 2021 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2021, Plains SW Ga Exp STN had a mean temperature of 18.2 C (64.8 F) and 1,239.6 mm (48.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Hampton 1S (United States, 317 km away), Holly Hill (United States, 396 km away) and Irwinton 4 WNW (United States, 137 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton 1S | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | 18.4 C (65.1 F) | 1,228.1 mm (48.4 in) | 0.37 |
| Holly Hill | United States | 396 km (246 mi) | 18.0 C (64.5 F) | 1,278.8 mm (50.3 in) | 0.40 |
| Irwinton 4 WNW | United States | 137 km (85 mi) | 18.1 C (64.7 F) | 1,221.8 mm (48.1 in) | 0.43 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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