Honestly, if you're standing outside in Elberton right now, you probably don't need a weather app to tell you it's cold. You can feel it in your teeth. But there is a massive difference between "Georgia cold" and what’s actually happening on the ground tonight, January 15, 2026.
Right now, it is 25°F in Elberton.
That sounds manageable until you factor in the wind. We’ve got a breeze coming out of the west at 8 mph, and it’s dragging the "feels like" temperature down to a biting 16°F. It is a clear, dry night with humidity sitting at 48%. If you left a glass of water on your porch, it’s a rock by now.
Why Elberton Weather Still Matters
Most folks from out of state think Georgia is just peaches and humidity. They’re half right. While our summers are basically like walking through a warm soup, January in Elbert County is a different beast entirely.
Today, Thursday, we saw a high of 37°F. That is significantly lower than the historical average for mid-January, which usually hovers closer to 54°F. We are in a cold snap, plain and simple. Tonight the mercury is expected to bottom out at 23°F.
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The Next 48 Hours: A Weird Shift
If you’re planning your weekend, pay attention. Tomorrow, Friday, January 16, starts off beautifully. We’re looking at a sunny day with a high of 49°F. It’ll feel like a heatwave compared to today.
But don't get comfortable.
By Friday night, things get messy. The low stays at 23°F, but we have a 45% chance of light rain. Rain when it’s that close to freezing is always a gamble on the roads around here. Saturday, January 17, brings more of the same—a high of 53°F with a 40% chance of light rain during the day.
Basically, it’s going to be a "stay inside and watch football" kind of weekend.
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The Granitic Factor: Does the Stone Change the Air?
You can't talk about Elberton without talking about granite. We are the "Granite Capital of the World," after all.
Local lore sometimes suggests that the massive amount of stone in the ground affects our local microclimate. While a geologist might tell you the thermal mass of granite can hold heat, in the dead of winter, it mostly just feels like the ground stays frozen longer than it does in the sandy loams further south.
Looking Toward Next Week
The roller coaster continues. Sunday, January 18, drops back down to a high of 42°F and a low of 28°F. We’re seeing a 10% chance of snow during the day, though don't go buying a sled just yet. It’s more likely to be a few stray flakes that vanish before they hit the pavement.
The real dry cold returns Monday and Tuesday (January 19-20), with daytime highs in the low 40s and nights dipping back to 23°F.
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Actionable Tips for Elberton Residents
Since we are looking at a string of nights well below freezing, you've got to be proactive.
- Drip those faucets. When it’s 23°F, internal pipes in older Elberton homes are at risk. A slow drip can save you a $5,000 plumbing bill.
- Check the West Wind. That 8-17 mph wind we’re seeing can whip right through standard insulation. If you have drafty windows facing west, plastic film is your best friend tonight.
- Pet Safety. If it's too cold for you to stand outside in a light jacket for ten minutes, it's too cold for your dog. Bring them in.
The humidity is staying low—around 35% to 38% for the next few days—so expect a lot of static electricity and dry skin. It’s a great time to break out the heavy-duty moisturizer and the humidifier.
Stay warm, Elberton. It looks like we won't see a truly "mild" day until next Thursday when we might finally hit 58°F. Until then, keep the fire stoked and the pipes dripping.