If you like the idea of living in the sunny South but want to see breathtaking fall foliage and an occasional snowfall, Georgia is the place to be. Summers are warm; autumns are brisk and sunny. Winters are mild and give way quickly to exhilarating springs with legendary dogwoods and azaleas.

Georgia’s temperatures vary widely because of its wonderfully diverse topography. Extreme conditions can be found in the northernmost and southernmost parts of the state, but overall the state’s climate is moderate. Statewide, summer temperatures average below 90 degrees and the lowest winter temperatures stay well above freezing.

The state receives 40 to 50 inches of rain per year. North Georgia experiences a light snowfall several times a year while other areas, especially south of the Piedmont region, rarely see snow.

For specific statewide data, click here for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s climatology page on Georgia.