The Augusta area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.
Some studies suggest its location between the Atlantic and gulf coasts contributes to generally mild winters.
Those warm winters turned the region into a seasonal resort in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and gave Augusta much of its early reputation for hospitality and warmth.
The most annual rainfall registered in Augusta since records started at the Augusta airport in 1948 was 66.04 inches in 1964. Before the airport started taking measurements, the record was 73.82 inches in 1929.
Relative humidity is moderate. The driest season is autumn, and October is usually the driest month. The greatest rainfall is usually in March, followed by showers in July. Average annual rainfall is about 44 inches.
The average annual snowfall is about 1 inch. Snowfall is light and infrequent. Cold snaps usually occur regularly from mid-November to mid-March.
