Clarkesville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,827
Population
743/sq mi density
$66,316
Median Income
$30,282 per capita
$198,900
Home Value
$391,405 Zillow
$1,037
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,316 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,900 home value, $1,037/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,393 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6093°N, 83.5275°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Habersham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Clarkesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (4.5").