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Savannah, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
147,546 Population 1,348/sq mi density
$56,782 Median Income $32,004 per capita
$225,200 Home Value $322,470 Zillow
$1,302 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,736 Violent Crime/100K 5,867 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,782 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$225,200 home value, $1,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,736 violent crimes/100K (357% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Savannah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area109.0 sq mi (282.2 km²)
Population Density1,348/sq mi
Coordinates32.0180°N, 81.1965°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBryan County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
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: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 145 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 101 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 145 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 96 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 126 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 143 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 149 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 138 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 149 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 139 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 140 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 142 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 143 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 142 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 142 km
Jan 4, 2012 3 km SSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 142 km
Jun 18, 1990 5 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 142 km
Jun 12, 2003 5 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 215 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 196 km
2022 Ian Category 1 211 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 161 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 166 km
2018 Michael Category 1 255 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 66 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 223 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 298 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 181 km
2004 Charley Category 1 131 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 223 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 286 km
1999 Irene Category 1 164 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 259 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 157 km
1985 Kate Category 1 225 km
1985 Bob Category 1 69 km
1984 Diana Category 3 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 77 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 40 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 19 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 35 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 81 km 1
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 59 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 75 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 12 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 52 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 54 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 37 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 38 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 55 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 54 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 28 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 31 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
February 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Savannah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").

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