Shannon, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,618
Population
325/sq mi density
$71,605
Median Income
$35,618 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$217,814 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Shannon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3403°N, 85.0841°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.4").