Population: 131,370
Elevation: 42 feet above sea level
Land
Area: 74.7 square miles
Location: Savannah is situated at the mouth of the
Savannah River, which forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina. The
Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is comprised of
ecologically vital marshes.
Time
Zone: Savannah is located in the Eastern Time zone (when
it’s noon in Savannah, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Savannah
observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
49.1
52.2
59.0
65.1
72.7
78.7
82.0
80.7
76.6
67.1
58.6
51.3
High temperature (°F)
60.2
63.7
70.6
77.3
83.9
89.1
91.9
89.9
85.7
77.9
70.2
62.3
Low temperature (°F)
38.0
40.7
47.3
52.9
61.5
68.3
71.9
71.4
67.4
56.3
47.0
40.1
Precipitation (in)
4.0
3.0
3.6
3.3
3.5
5.4
6.0
7.2
5.1
3.2
2.4
2.9
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
9
8
9
7
8
12
13
13
10
6
7
8
Wind speed (mph)
8.2
8.6
9.1
8.6
7.6
7.4
6.9
6.7
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.6
Morning humidity (%)
83
82
84
84
86
88
89
91
91
89
87
84
Afternoon humidity (%)
55
51
49
46
51
56
58
60
60
54
53
55
Sunshine (%)
54
57
62
71
68
65
64
62
58
63
61
55
Days clear of clouds
9
8
9
11
9
7
6
6
7
12
11
9
Partly cloudy days
6
6
9
9
10
11
14
14
10
8
7
7
Cloudy days
16
14
13
11
12
12
12
12
13
11
12
15
Snowfall (in)
0.1
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
Local
Seasons:
Due to its
year round moderate climate, great golf, shopping and dining, any time of year
is great for a visit. Winter daytime temperatures can get into the 70s F but
usually average in the mid 60s F, allowing visitors to enjoy many of the cities
sites and attractions. While a dusting of snow is possible, it rarely sticks.
Spring and fall are slightly warmer but offer the same opportunities to
travelers. Summers are busy and the weather can be very warm and humid. With
the nearby beaches, it’s a great time to work on that perfect tan. Naturally,
golf is always close at hand and available year round.
How to
Get There:
By Car
I-95 is the
major north/south interstate from New England to Miami and is just 10 miles from
Savannah's Historic District. I-16 is the major east/west interstate from
Savannah to Atlanta.
By Air
Savannah
International Airport (SAV/KSAV)
400 Airways
Avenue
Savannah,
GA 31408
912-964-0514
Serving the
Greater Savannah Region of the Colonial Coast of Georgia and the Low Country of
South Carolina. The airport is served by many of the regional carriers.
Ground
Transportation:
Taxi, rental cars, and limousine service are available at the airport
By
Train:
Amtrak
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
Savannah, GA 31401
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines
610 Oglethorpe Ave.
Savannah,
GA 31401
912-232-2135
Savannah is a regular stop on Greyhound routes, both for passengers and next-day
Florida-Georgia package service.
Getting
Around:
Chatham
Area Transit (CAT)
900 East Gwinnett St.
Savannah,
GA 31401
912-233-5767
CAT offers fixed bus routes in Savannah and Chatham County.
Scooters
Coastal Scooters
418 W. Broughton Street
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-5513
Belles Ferry
912-447-4000
Getting to Hutchinson from Downtown is easier than ever. The Belles Ferry leaves
the ferry landings on River Street and Hutchinson Island at regular intervals.
The Cat
Shuttle
912-233-5767
This free and convenient shuttle has 32 stops throughout the Historic District
including shops, attractions, hotels and more.
National
Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Savannah
