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Harlem, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Columbia County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,793
Population
576/sq mi density
$43,571
Median Income
$33,623 per capita
$242,700
Home Value
$288,874 Zillow
$492
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
35
Violent Crime/100K
1,246 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,571 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$242,700 home value, $492/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Harlem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4353°N, 82.3161°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Harlem has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.8").