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Dawsonville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Dawson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,147
Population
432/sq mi density
$86,550
Median Income
$34,372 per capita
$327,800
Home Value
$436,833 Zillow
$994
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
6,989 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,550 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$327,800 home value, $994/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4337°N, 84.1244°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Dawsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (4.1").