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Climax, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Decatur County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 288/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $28,946 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $207,874 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $698/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Climax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation284 ft (87 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates30.8757°N, 84.4312°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportThomasville Regional (TVI)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 89 km
2024 Debby Category 1 147 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 132 km
2020 Sally Category 1 284 km
2018 Michael Category 5 47 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 76 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 261 km
1998 Earl Category 2 149 km
1995 Opal Category 3 226 km
1995 Erin Category 2 214 km
1985 Elena Category 3 214 km
1985 Kate Category 2 9 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 67 fatalities, 853 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 63 km 5
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 82 km 11
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 37 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 27 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 36 km 11
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 49 km 2
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 66 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 EAST FORK 26,251 79 km
2021 BU 360 361 362 363 24,747 79 km
1998 HOLIDAY 24,666 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 24,574 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 18,704 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 91 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 10,261 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 40 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,352 66 km
2007 UNNAMED 9,252 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 40 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 85 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 92 km
1999 COW HOUSE 8,301 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.6").

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