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Gardi, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wayne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22 Population 23/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
746 Violent Crime/100K 7,575 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation64 ft (20 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates31.5418°N, 81.7995°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.3 / 100
Community Resilience48.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 106 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 94 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 119 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 145 km
2024 Debby Category 1 238 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 119 km
2022 Ian Category 1 265 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 203 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 208 km
2018 Michael Category 3 208 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 114 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 251 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 266 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 258 km
2004 Charley Category 1 157 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 267 km
1999 Irene Category 1 203 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 235 km
1985 Kate Category 1 161 km
1985 Bob Category 1 123 km
1984 Diana Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 66 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 35 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 73 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 52 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 32 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 79 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 83 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 96 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 76 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 69 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 67 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 79 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 84 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 56 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 55 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 66 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,150 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 60 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 20 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 39 km
1990 MOTHERS DAY 3,761 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in

Gardi has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and November the driest (2.4").

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