Higgston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Montgomery County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
400
Population
127/sq mi density
$946
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Higgston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2161°N, 82.4648°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in |
Higgston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.5").