Unseasonably warm temperatures prevailed across all of north and central Georgia during the last week of the month. While temperatures averaged above normal in most areas all but the first week of the month, temperature departures from normal were most notable during the last week of January with departures of 15 to 25 degrees above normal each day during this period at many locations.  While normal low and high temperatures for this time of year are in the 30s and 50s, respectively, most locations only had lows in the 40s, and even some 50s, with highs in the 60s and 70s.  Between the 24th and the 31st, the temperature at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport reached 70 degrees or better on 5 days, culminating with 76 on January 30th and 78 on January 31st, both which set new record high temperatures for the date.  For the last 8 days of January, the average high temperature in Atlanta was 68.6 degrees (normal is 52.3 degrees) and the average low temperature was 47.8 degrees (normal is 34.0 degrees), which are 16.3 and 13.8 degrees above normal, respectively.  For the entire month, Atlanta averaged 4.2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal making it the third consecutive month of above normal temperatures for Atlanta.  Temperature averages at other major locations in north and central Georgia for this period (Jan 24th - Jan 31st) included Athens with an average high of  69.8 degrees (normal is 52) and an average low of  56.8 degrees (normal is 33), Macon with an average high of 72.5 degrees (normal is 57) and an average low of 41.6 degrees (normal is 35), and Columbus with an average high of 71.8 degrees (normal is 57) and an average low of  51.6 degrees (normal is 37).  High temperatures on several of these days were also well above 70 degrees at these stations as well.  New daily record high temperatures of 81 degrees at Columbus and 79 degrees at Macon, respectively, were established on January 31st.  Monthly departures from normal for these stations included +4.2 degrees for Athens, +3.5 degrees at Macon, and +3.6 degrees for Columbus.

Heat in MACON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
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Heat in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JONES, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MARION, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in POLK, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in UNION, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COBB, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DADE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HALL, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 24-JAN-02 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.