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Dahlonega, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lumpkin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
7,194
Population
810/sq mi density
$74,500
Median Income
$23,558 per capita
$409,100
Home Value
$375,342 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
6,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dahlonega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5299°N, 83.9796°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lumpkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Dahlonega has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (4.4").