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Matthews, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jefferson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
201
Population
57/sq mi density
$44,079
Median Income
$13,301 per capita
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
383
Violent Crime/100K
4,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,079 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Matthews 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 382 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2193°N, 82.3017°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in |
Matthews has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.7").