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Nunez, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Emanuel County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
129 Population 98/sq mi density
$44,028 Median Income $22,583 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $125,736 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
511 Violent Crime/100K 5,017 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,028 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
511 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nunez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates32.4920°N, 82.3467°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEmanuel County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 149 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 20 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 26 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 115 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 109 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 86 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 142 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 113 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 134 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 143 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 107 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 109 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 88 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 145 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 150 km
Mar 27, 2009 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina M2.6 134 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 92 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 120 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 160 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 182 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 276 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 286 km
2018 Michael Category 5 152 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 179 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 290 km
2004 Charley Category 1 249 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 263 km
1999 Irene Category 1 282 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 221 km
1985 Kate Category 2 155 km
1985 Bob Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

318 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 99 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 28 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 80 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2015 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 95 km 1
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 81 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 28 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 70 km 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 75 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 95 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,676 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 1,601 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,288 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,134 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,100 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Nunez has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.3").

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