Turniptown, GA

Historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia

Turniptown is a historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia. It is 3.8 miles W of Ellijay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30539.

Turniptown at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Gilmer County
ZIP code
30539
Nearest town
Ellijay (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.7092, -84.4208

Weather in Turniptown now

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Turniptown weather by the hour

Turniptown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Turniptown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turniptown

What is the weather usually like in Turniptown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°42°58°74°90°47°31°Jan52°34°Feb60°40°Mar68°47°Apr75°56°May82°63°Jun85°67°Jul84°66°Aug79°61°Sep69°50°Oct59°40°Nov51°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.0"Feb5.9"Mar5.1"Apr4.3"May4.9"Jun5.3"Jul4.6"Aug4.2"Sep4.0"Oct4.6"Nov5.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JASPER 1 NNW, GA US (USC00094648), adjusted for the elevation of Turniptown.

Turniptown weather month by month

January
47° 31°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
52° 34°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
60° 40°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
68° 47°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 67°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
84° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 50°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Turniptown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:51 PM10 h 8 min
February7:21 AM6:22 PM11 h 0 min
March7:46 AM7:46 PM12 h 0 min
April7:04 AM8:11 PM13 h 6 min
May6:33 AM8:35 PM14 h 2 min
June6:22 AM8:53 PM14 h 31 min
July6:34 AM8:52 PM14 h 18 min
August6:57 AM8:27 PM13 h 30 min
September7:19 AM7:45 PM12 h 26 min
October7:42 AM7:04 PM11 h 22 min
November7:10 AM5:34 PM10 h 23 min
December7:36 AM5:29 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Turniptown?

Turniptown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Turniptown is May–June 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 Turniptown

The closest live webcam is East Ellijay, 3.4 miles SW of Turniptown.

East EllijayEast Ellijay · 3.4 mi SWOn Windy
East EllijayEast Ellijay · 3.4 mi SWOn Windy
East EllijayEast Ellijay · 3.9 mi SWOn Windy
EllijayEllijay · 4.4 mi SWOn Windy
East Ellijay › West: Howard Simmons Road - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayEast Ellijay · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Blue Ridge › South-west: Blue Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 12.6 mi NEOn Windy
Blue Ridge › North-west: Windy Ridge Drive - Zell Miller Mountain ParkwayBlue Ridge · 13.1 mi NEOn Windy
Elrod MillElrod Mill · 13.9 mi NEOn Windy
Lakewood › South-west: Zell Miller Mountain Parkway - State 60Lakewood · 15.6 mi NEOn Windy

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

Do you know Turniptown? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Turniptown special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Turniptown, GA

Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Turniptown Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Towns near Turniptown

Other communities near Turniptown

Questions about Turniptown

Where is Turniptown, GA?

Turniptown is a historical community (former settlement) in Gilmer County, Georgia, 3.8 miles W of Ellijay.

What county is Turniptown in?

Turniptown is in Gilmer County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Turniptown, GA?

The ZIP code for Turniptown is 30539.

What is the nearest town to Turniptown?

Ellijay, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Turniptown?

Yes. The closest is East Ellijay, 3.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Turniptown?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Turniptown?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Turniptown?

About 58.7 inches (1,490 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Turniptown?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Turniptown?

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

What climate does Turniptown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

Last updated: