1. SS8G1 d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development
Georgia’s Climate
SS8G1 d.
Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development

2. Georgia’s Temperature
Mild climate with cool winters and warm summers
Subtropical feel along the coast
Hot, humid summers and mild winters
Four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Vertical climate (higher elevation in mountains causes colder temperatures)
July is hottest month; January is coldest

3. Georgia’s Precipitation
In normal year, Georgia gets inches of rain in central and southern regions and inches in the northern mountains
July is wettest month; October is driest
From 1998 to 2002, Georgia experienced a major drought (extended lack of precipitation)

4. Winds and Currents
Air masses from Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean control summer’s warm months.
Air masses from polar regions of Alaska and Canada control Georgia’s winters.
Ocean currents, trade winds, and prevailing westerlies aided travel for early explorers and settlers to Georgia.

5. Storms over Georgia
Georgia averages 21 tornadoes each year, resulting in one to three deaths
Most tornadoes in Georgia occur from March to May
Georgia’s most hurricane-like storm (in terms of lives lost) occurred in Savannah in 1893
Called the “Sea Islands Hurricane,” the storm resulted in 1,000 deaths.
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6. Impact on Georgia
The climate has made Georgia both a good farming area and a good tourist spot (beach, mountains, and Atlanta)
Tourism helps the economy because people spend money
Also makes our state a good place to live and work; businesses and families are attracted to the mild climate