In the Appalachian Plateau, soil isn't suitable, which makes it difficult to grow crops or plants. This because of the rigid terrain that the Appalachian Plateau has. Since, the region is not suitable for farming, the region relies on mining for coal, limestone, and sandstone. Also, since Dalton is located in the Appalachian Plateau, it is known for the carpet industry. The temperature in the Appalachian region of Georgia is cooler than the rest of the Peach state, both because of its higher elevation and its more northern latitude. Because of this, the Appalachian region is not immune to the classic hot and humid southern summer, as temperatures can reach the 80s, with highs sometimes hitting the 90s. In winter, the highs average in the 40s, and lows in the 20s. Temperatures below freezing occur about 100 days a year in this region. The area, which increases in elevation form west to east, as it becomes more mountainous, gets a similar amount of rainfall to the rest of the state. However, the precipitation is more likely to fall as snow in the colder months. The average rainfall is more than 60 inches, and it falls about a third of any day in the year. The Appalachian region averages about 5 inches of snow per year, while the mountain peaks can reach up to more than 10 inches. Most of the precipitation falls in March (rain) than any other month. While, October and September are the driest months.