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The climate of Georgia is typical of a humid subtropical climate with most of the state having mild winters and hot summers. [1] The Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Georgia and the hill country in the north impact the state's climate.[2] Also, the Chattahoochee River divides Georgia into separate climatic regions with mountain region to the northwest being colder than the rest of Georgia, the average temperature for that region in January and July being 39°F (4°C) and 78°F (26°C) respectively.[3] Winter in Georgia is characterized by mostly mild temperatures and snowfall around the state, except for instances of cold, heavy snow and icing in North and Central Georgia. Many summer days in Georgia have been known to exceed 90°F.[1] The state experiences widespread precipitation and tornadoes and tropical storms are common.[4]
