Dahlonega, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.5 °F (low) to 69.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 63.3 Inches. Dahlonega is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 °F | 50.4 °F | 6.07 in. |
| February | 33.2 °F | 54.1 °F | 5.51 in. |
| March | 39.1 °F | 61.7 °F | 5.7 in. |
| April | 46.7 °F | 70.2 °F | 4.99 in. |
| May | 55.3 °F | 77.0 °F | 4.57 in. |
| June | 63.3 °F | 83.3 °F | 4.93 in. |
| July | 66.6 °F | 86.2 °F | 5.41 in. |
| August | 65.8 °F | 85.3 °F | 5.29 in. |
| September | 60.1 °F | 80.3 °F | 4.71 in. |
| October | 48.9 °F | 71.3 °F | 4.68 in. |
| November | 38.8 °F | 61.2 °F | 5.18 in. |
| December | 33.5 °F | 53.0 °F | 6.24 in. |
| Annual | 48.5 °F | 69.5 °F | 63.28 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |