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Covington, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,334
Population
905/sq mi density
$47,797
Median Income
$29,413 per capita
$242,700
Home Value
$290,247 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
44.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
473
Violent Crime/100K
6,864 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,797 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$242,700 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
473 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Covington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6054°N, 83.8466°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").