Franklin Weather Records (USC00093567)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Franklin (USC00093567), Georgia, United States, with 76 years of record.
Key Facts for Franklin
- Franklin (USC00093567) is a weather station in Georgia, United States at 33.28 latitude and -85.10 longitude, 204 m (669 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1897 to 1972, 76 years of record.
- 1,460 records set at Franklin still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Franklin set a daily record precipitation of 30.5 mm (1.2 in) on 28 July 1972.
About the Station
- Location: Georgia, United States, 33.28 latitude, -85.10 longitude.
- Elevation: 204 m (669 ft).
- Period of record: 1897 to 1972, 76 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,460 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 254 |
| 1898 | 324 |
| 1899 | 365 |
| 1900 | 297 |
| 1901 | 193 |
| 1902 | 27 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 203.2 mm (8.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | 24 January 1965 |
| Feb | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) | 25 February 1961 |
| Mar | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 31 March 1961 |
| Apr | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 5 April 1968 |
| May | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 14 May 1972 |
| Jun | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 20 June 1972 |
| Jul | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 23 July 1970 |
| Aug | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 19 August 1957 |
| Sep | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) | 25 September 1956 |
| Oct | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 1 October 1965 |
| Nov | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) | 27 November 1948 |
| Dec | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 4 December 1953 |
Period of Record Coverage
1897 to 1902| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 261 | 72% | No |
| 1898 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1899 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1900 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1901 | 202 | 55% | No |
| 1902 | 54 | 15% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 22 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 15 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 1972 | Franklin, US | monthly rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 10 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1972 | Franklin, US | monthly rain | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 1 year | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 January 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 70 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1972 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 72 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 December 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) | 72 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 July 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 17 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 1971 | Franklin, US | monthly rain | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 3 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) | 6 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 22 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 1971 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 19 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 1970 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) | 19 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 October 1970 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 3 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1970 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) | 9 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 1970 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1970 | Franklin, US | daily rain | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 3 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1897 to 1972| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1902 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 6 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 1899 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 6 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 1957 | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 230.8 mm (9.1 in) | 1961 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) | 35 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 34 days | 1964 | 21 days | 36 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1898 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1899 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1900 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1901 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1902 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1897 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1898 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1899 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1900 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1901 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1902 | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1898 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1899 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1900 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1901 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1902 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1943 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1944 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1945 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1946 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1947 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1948 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1949 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1954 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1957 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1958 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1959 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1962 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1963 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1967 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1968 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1969 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1971 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1898 | 135.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1899 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1900 | 184.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1901 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1902 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1945 | 148.2 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1946 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1947 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1948 | 188.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1949 | 118.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1950 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1951 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1952 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1953 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1954 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1955 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 140.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1957 | 206.2 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1958 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1960 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1961 | 230.8 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1962 | 131.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1963 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1964 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1965 | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1966 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1967 | 136.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1968 | 112.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1969 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1970 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1971 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1972 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 23 days |
| 1898 | 15 days |
| 1899 | 16 days |
| 1900 | 18 days |
| 1901 | 11 days |
| 1902 | 8 days |
| 1943 | 1 day |
| 1944 | 27 days |
| 1945 | 14 days |
| 1946 | 24 days |
| 1947 | 20 days |
| 1948 | 22 days |
| 1949 | 29 days |
| 1950 | 30 days |
| 1951 | 22 days |
| 1952 | 24 days |
| 1953 | 29 days |
| 1954 | 32 days |
| 1955 | 25 days |
| 1956 | 18 days |
| 1957 | 20 days |
| 1958 | 29 days |
| 1959 | 25 days |
| 1960 | 22 days |
| 1961 | 30 days |
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1963 | 32 days |
| 1964 | 34 days |
| 1965 | 16 days |
| 1966 | 14 days |
| 1967 | 18 days |
| 1968 | 15 days |
| 1969 | 18 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 15 days |
| 1972 | 29 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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