Kennesaw State University, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,455
Population
6,295/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennesaw State University enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,055 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0379°N, 84.5826°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Kennesaw State University has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.4").