Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Richmond County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
201,504
Population
667/sq mi density
$53,134
Median Income
$30,230 per capita
$162,900
Home Value
$213,679 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,134 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,087/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta-Richmond County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 306.7 sq mi (794.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3655°N, 82.0734°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Augusta-Richmond County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.6").