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Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Savannah weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Savannah, GA
Sunday, July 5 at 1:23 AM
79
°
Clear
Feels like
88°
Humidity
84%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
2:24 AM
Sunset
4:34 PM
Savannah, GA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastSavannah, GA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 76 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit with a 22% chance of precipitation at 3 PM.
L 76°H 98°
Savannah, GA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Light Drizzle
    22%
    —
    98°76°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    28%
    —
    96°75°-2°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    34%
    —
    101°78°+5°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    26%
    —
    99°78°-2°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Thunderstorm
    16%
    —
    99°78°0°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Partly Cloudy
    20%
    —
    102°80°+3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    34%
    —
    101°79°-1°
Savannah, GA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°70°88°105°12a6a12p6pnow 80°high 98°low 76°PRECIP %
Savannah, GA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
S
180° · backing 157°
Direction
S
180°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
12
mph
Peak 24h
20
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 20 @ 11:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 236SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 157° from the s.
Savannah, GA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1013.9
+1.1 mb in 3h · rising · 29.94 inHg
Now
1013.9
mb
3h
+1.1
mb
12h
-1.0
mb
24h
-1.6
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1012–1017
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1016.81012.31013.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
Savannah, GA
Air quality
33
AQI
Good
↓-12 in 6h

AQI 33 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 12 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). Ozone at AQI 30 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
3.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
4μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
63μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 30 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 30
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 9

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Savannah, GA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
32.4mi
UNLIMITED
92 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
05:23 UTC · Savannah, GA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
05:23 UTC · Savannah, GA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Savannah, GA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Savannah, GA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Savannah, GA
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:56 AM
Sunrise
2:24 AM
Daylight
14h 10m
Sunset
4:34 PM
Civil dusk
9:03 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Savannah, GA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
75% illuminated
Moonrise
11:37 PM
Moonset
11:38 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Savannah, GA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Savannah at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 79°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: February 27 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 31401, 31404, 31405, 31406, 31408, 31409, 31410, 31411 +3 more

15-Day Forecast — Savannah

  1. Sun98°76°22%
  2. Mon96°75°28%
  3. Tue101°78°34%
  4. Wed99°78°26%
  5. Thu99°78°16%
  6. Fri102°80°20%
  7. Sat101°79°34%
  8. Sun101°75°54%
  9. Mon78°70°42%
  10. Tue92°69°24%
  11. Wed97°73°28%
  12. Thu96°76°35%
  13. Fri99°77°49%
  14. Sat99°74°48%
  15. Sun101°77°48%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Savannah

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Savannah

SPC includes Savannah in the general thunderstorm area tomorrow — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Savannah peaks at about 81°F in July and bottoms near 51°F in January; August brings the heaviest rain (7.2 inches) and November the least (2.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January51°3.6″15
February53°3.1″13
March59°3.9″15
April66°2.7″13
May74°2.7″16
June80°4.8″22
July81°6.8″27
August81°7.2″28
September77°4.6″21
October70°2.4″14
November60°2.1″12
December53°3.1″14

Regional context

In Savannah, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 51°F and July near 81°F — a 31°F seasonal arc — with about 46.7 inches of precipitation over 212 rainy or snowy days.

Precipitation in Savannah runs summer-dominant: August averages 7.2 inches across 27.7 days of warm-season storms, while November drops to 2.1 inches over 11.9 rainy days of drier cool air. That puts Savannah in a summer-convective cohort with places like Georgetown, GA, Garden City, GA and Henderson, GA.

Hard freezes are rare in Savannah: the coldest month averages 51°F, so Savannah's growing window runs most of the year. July is the hottest stretch near 81°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Across Savannah, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Savannah's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Georgetown, GA, Garden City, GA, Henderson, GA, Vernonburg, GA, Pooler, GA.

Naturalist notes

Cherokee roses begin their flowering cycle in late May, their white blooms appearing as temperatures consistently warm past the cool spring months.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive from their winter territories in late April, timing their return with the emergence of early flowering plants.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Savannah?
In Savannah, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Savannah's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Savannah?
August is the wettest month in Savannah, about 7.2 inches on average; the year totals roughly 47 inches.
What is the warmest month in Savannah?
July is Savannah's warmest month, averaging about 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Savannah?
Savannah bottoms out in January, with a mean near 51°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Savannah?
Savannah's last frost (mid-March) cues hardy greens; in Savannah, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Savannah get?
Savannah averages about 212 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Savannah?
Savannah's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 51°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Savannah?
Savannah's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Savannah?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Savannah in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Savannah?
Current conditions for Savannah and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Savannah forecast updated?
The Savannah forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Savannah?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Savannah are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Savannah?
The next few days in Savannah's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Savannah, Georgia occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 51°F and July around 81°F — a 30°F swing.

In a typical year Savannah records about 47 inches of precipitation on around 212 days.

The 30°F gap between Savannah's summer and winter, at 32.0°N, shapes Savannah's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Savannah

  • 31302
  • 31409
  • 31408
  • 31401
  • 31405
  • 31404
  • 31407
  • 31406
  • 31421
  • 31419
  • 31415
  • 31403
  • 31412
  • 31416
  • 31418
  • 31420

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.