Sweet Gum, GA

Unincorporated community in Fannin County, Georgia

Sweet Gum is a small unincorporated community in Fannin County, Georgia. It is 6.4 miles SW of Mineral Bluff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30559.

Sweet Gum at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Fannin County
ZIP code
30559
Nearest town
Mineral Bluff (6.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.9811, -84.2008

Weather in Sweet Gum now

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Sweet Gum weather by the hour

Sweet Gum weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweet Gum

What is the weather usually like in Sweet Gum?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°50°25°Jan53°28°Feb62°34°Mar71°41°Apr78°51°May83°59°Jun87°63°Jul86°62°Aug81°56°Sep72°43°Oct61°33°Nov53°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan5.3"Feb5.3"Mar5.2"Apr4.8"May5.4"Jun5.3"Jul4.7"Aug4.3"Sep3.4"Oct4.6"Nov6.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Sweet Gum.

Sweet Gum weather month by month

January
50° 25°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
53° 28°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
March
62° 34°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
71° 41°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 51°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 59°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 63°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
86° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
81° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 33°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
53° 28°F
6.0 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sweet Gum through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:49 PM10 h 7 min
February7:20 AM6:20 PM10 h 59 min
March7:45 AM7:45 PM11 h 59 min
April7:03 AM8:10 PM13 h 7 min
May6:31 AM8:34 PM14 h 3 min
June6:20 AM8:53 PM14 h 32 min
July6:33 AM8:52 PM14 h 19 min
August6:55 AM8:26 PM13 h 30 min
September7:18 AM7:45 PM12 h 26 min
October7:41 AM7:03 PM11 h 21 min
November7:10 AM5:32 PM10 h 22 min
December7:36 AM5:28 PM9 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in Sweet Gum?

Sweet Gum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sweet Gum 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 Sweet Gum

The closest live webcam is Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60, 7.0 miles SW of Sweet Gum.

Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60Lakewood · 7.0 mi SWOn Windy
Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United StatesCopperhill · 8.5 mi WOn Windy
Elrod MillElrod Mill · 8.7 mi SWOn Windy
Blue Ridge › North-west: Windy Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 9.6 mi SWOn Windy
McCaysvilleMcCaysville · 9.7 mi WOn Windy
Blue Ridge › South-west: Blue Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 10.2 mi SWOn Windy
Blairsville › North: Butternut Creek Golf CourseBlairsville · 15.2 mi SEOn Windy
BlairsvilleBlairsville · 15.3 mi SEOn Windy
BlairsvilleBlairsville · 15.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweet Gum.

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Questions about Sweet Gum

Where is Sweet Gum, GA?

Sweet Gum is an unincorporated community in Fannin County, Georgia, 6.4 miles SW of Mineral Bluff.

What county is Sweet Gum in?

Sweet Gum is in Fannin County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Sweet Gum, GA?

The ZIP code for Sweet Gum is 30559.

What is the nearest town to Sweet Gum?

Mineral Bluff, 6.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sweet Gum?

Yes. The closest is Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60, 7.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sweet Gum?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sweet Gum?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Sweet Gum?

About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Sweet Gum?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sweet Gum?

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

What climate does Sweet Gum have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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