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Temperature
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Georgia was 112 degrees Fahrenheit, which was documented on July 24, 1953, in Louisville. Georgia's temperature plummeted to an all-time low of -17 degrees Fahrenheit on January 27, 1940, at CCC Camp. The average temperatures range from a high of 92.2 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 32.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are hot, and winters are relatively mild. In the summer, the temperature often reaches more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Precipitation
The average annual precipitation varies from approximately 40 inches in central Georgia to more than 75 inches in the north coast. A high amount of rainfall is recorded in February and March when between 4 and 6 inches of rain falls in an average year. High occurrences of cyclonic activity in southeastern United States cause the high amount of rainfall in Georgia and nearby states. Thunderstorms are active in June and July, contributing to between 4 and 7 inches of rain in each of those months.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes are frequent in Georgia and are often accompanied by high winds and often large hail. Some of the tornadoes in Georgia can travel for many miles. On May 26, 1917, the largest recorded tornado in Georgia's history was tracked for 293 miles. More recently, 15 people were confirmed dead on April 28, 2011, after a tornado tore up northwest Georgia. Another 194 people were killed in Alabama from the same tornado.
Landscape
Georgia consists of coastal plains in the southeast and mountains that range in the north and northeast known as the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Ridge regions. The tallest mountains stand 15,000 feet tall. The state has the largest landmass east of the Mississippi River. Georgia is divided into regions consisting of six land types: Appalachian Plateau, Appalachian Ridge and Valley, Piedmont, Atlantic Coastal Plain and the East Gulf Coastal Plain.