{"id":4179,"date":"2024-08-20T11:17:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=4179"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:17:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:17:44","slug":"how-cold-does-a-la-nina-make-georgia-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/how-cold-does-a-la-nina-make-georgia-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cold Does a La Ni\u00f1a Make Georgia in Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Will La Ni\u00f1a Make Winter Gas Bills Rise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A La Ni\u00f1a is expected to emerge in the Pacific soon. Learn what it could mean for natural gas rates in Georgia this winter and your heating bills.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Weather Service<\/a>, there is a 74% chance for a La Ni\u00f1a winter this year. La Ni\u00f1a is the cool cycle of the El Ni\u00f1o \/ Southern Oscillation (ENSO). But what does that mean for our weather and gas bills in Georgia<\/a> during this coming heating season? Let\u2019s look at how cold does a La Ni\u00f1a make Georgia in Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How La Ni\u00f1a Affects Winter Temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we saw last year, an El Ni\u00f1o tends to bring warmer than average temperatures to northern states during the heating season. But, a La Ni\u00f1a can lead to colder and wetter winters in the northern US. In other words, lots of snow and some serious cold snaps are more likely. In the south, however, we get the opposite. Georgians tend to see warmer and drier conditions in a La Ni\u00f1a winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, let\u2019s take a look back at the La Nina winter 2021-2022<\/a>. During that time, cities like Rome<\/a>, GA had an average temperature that was 5.6\u00b0F higher than average. Now, compare that to last year’s El Ni\u00f1o winter when Rome, GA temps were 3.2\u00b0F higher than average. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that we are talking in averages here. You will still see some very cold and possibly colder than average days this heating season in Georgia. However, when you add it all up, La Ni\u00f1a will probably make things a bit warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How La Ni\u00f1a Affects Your Gas Bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warmer temperatures mean using less gas and lower bills, right? Unfortunately, it\u2019s not that simple. Remember that what brings us warmer and drier weather, brings colder and wetter weather up north. Lower than average temperatures translate to a higher demand on natural gas which can drive up prices everywhere. It\u2019s unpredictable, but we\u2019d put our money on gas rates going up this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is an easy way to counteract high winter natural gas rates<\/a>. Just lock in a cheap fixed rate today. Despite the heat, gas rates have stayed low this summer. That makes it a great time to switch gas providers<\/a> and save before winter. Compare the best natural gas plan and start saving today at https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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