Bessie, GA

Historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, Georgia

Bessie is a historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, Georgia. It is 5.4 miles NE of Tignall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30660.

Bessie at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Wilkes County
ZIP code
30660
Nearest town
Tignall (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
33.8147, -82.8111

Weather in Bessie now

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Bessie weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessie.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessie

What is the weather usually like in Bessie?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°54°33°Jan58°36°Feb66°42°Mar74°49°Apr81°58°May87°66°Jun90°69°Jul89°69°Aug84°63°Sep74°52°Oct64°41°Nov56°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan4.0"Feb4.3"Mar3.2"Apr3.0"May3.9"Jun3.6"Jul4.4"Aug3.6"Sep2.9"Oct3.2"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Bessie: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON 2 ESE, GA US (USC00099157), adjusted for the elevation of Bessie.

Bessie weather month by month

January
54° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
58° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
66° 42°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 49°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 58°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
87° 66°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 69°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
84° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 52°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
64° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bessie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:46 PM10 h 12 min
February7:13 AM6:16 PM11 h 2 min
March7:39 AM7:40 PM12 h 0 min
April6:58 AM8:03 PM13 h 4 min
May6:28 AM8:26 PM13 h 58 min
June6:18 AM8:45 PM14 h 26 min
July6:30 AM8:44 PM14 h 13 min
August6:52 AM8:19 PM13 h 27 min
September7:13 AM7:39 PM12 h 25 min
October7:35 AM6:58 PM11 h 23 min
November7:02 AM5:29 PM10 h 27 min
December7:27 AM5:25 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Bessie?

Bessie has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 44.2 inches (1,124 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Bessie is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Bessie

The closest live webcam is Lincolnton, 19.4 miles E of Bessie.

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Questions about Bessie

Where is Bessie, GA?

Bessie is a historical community (former settlement) in Wilkes County, Georgia, 5.4 miles NE of Tignall.

What county is Bessie in?

Bessie is in Wilkes County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Bessie, GA?

The ZIP code for Bessie is 30660.

What is the nearest town to Bessie?

Tignall, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bessie?

Yes. The closest is Lincolnton, 19.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bessie?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Bessie?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Bessie?

About 44.2 inches (1,124 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Bessie?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bessie?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bessie have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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