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Rayle, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkes County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
112 Population 110/sq mi density
$30,833 Median Income $17,681 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rayle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates33.7913°N, 82.9085°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilkes County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience12.4 / 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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 76 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 110 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 12 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 50 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 85 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 124 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 92 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 70 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 93 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 78 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 92 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 75 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 49 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 60 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 47 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 89 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 51 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 74 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 75 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 279 km
2018 Michael Category 1 210 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 293 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 195 km
1985 Bob Category 1 286 km
1985 Kate Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 443 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 85 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 45 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 59 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 14 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 67 km 1
May 3, 2021 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 19, 2013 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 32 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 67 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 43 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 87 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 96 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 86 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 99 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,974 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Rayle has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

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