Poetry, GA

Unincorporated community in Chattooga County, Georgia

Poetry is a small unincorporated community in Chattooga County, Georgia. It is 7.6 miles N of Lyerly, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30730.

Poetry at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Chattooga County
ZIP code
30730
Nearest town
Lyerly (7.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.2944, -85.3931

Weather in Poetry now

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Poetry weather by the hour

Poetry weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Poetry

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poetry

What is the weather usually like in Poetry?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°60°77°95°52°29°Jan57°31°Feb64°37°Mar73°44°Apr80°55°May87°63°Jun90°67°Jul89°66°Aug84°59°Sep74°47°Oct63°35°Nov55°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.0"Jan5.4"Feb6.1"Mar4.9"Apr4.4"May4.9"Jun4.3"Jul4.3"Aug4.2"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov6.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMERVILLE, GA US (USC00098436), adjusted for the elevation of Poetry.

Poetry weather month by month

January
52° 29°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
57° 31°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
64° 37°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
73° 44°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
84° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
74° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 32°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Poetry through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:56 PM10 h 10 min
February7:24 AM6:26 PM11 h 1 min
March7:50 AM7:50 PM12 h 0 min
April7:08 AM8:14 PM13 h 5 min
May6:37 AM8:38 PM14 h 0 min
June6:27 AM8:56 PM14 h 28 min
July6:39 AM8:55 PM14 h 16 min
August7:01 AM8:30 PM13 h 28 min
September7:23 AM7:49 PM12 h 26 min
October7:45 AM7:08 PM11 h 22 min
November7:13 AM5:38 PM10 h 25 min
December7:39 AM5:34 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Poetry?

Poetry 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 58.3 inches (1,482 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Poetry 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 Poetry

The closest live webcam is Rome, 9.5 miles E of Poetry.

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Rome › North-west: Horseleg Creek Road Southwest - Shorter Avenue NorthwestRome · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
Rome › South-east: North Rome Con - Martha Berry HighwayRome · 12.1 mi EOn Windy
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RomeRome · 12.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poetry.

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Questions about Poetry

Where is Poetry, GA?

Poetry is an unincorporated community in Chattooga County, Georgia, 7.6 miles N of Lyerly.

What county is Poetry in?

Poetry is in Chattooga County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Poetry, GA?

The ZIP code for Poetry is 30730.

What is the nearest town to Poetry?

Lyerly, 7.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poetry?

Yes. The closest is Rome, 9.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poetry?

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

What is the coldest month in Poetry?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Poetry?

About 58.3 inches (1,482 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Poetry?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Poetry?

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

What climate does Poetry have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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