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Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Richmond County County
3.0
/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
66°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,844 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,134 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Augusta-Richmond County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.7").