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Fayetteville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
19,364
Population
1,494/sq mi density
$82,144
Median Income
$42,080 per capita
$331,700
Home Value
$449,700 Zillow
$1,592
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
2,813 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,144 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$331,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayetteville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4491°N, 84.4728°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.1").