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Sunnyside, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pierce County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
603 Population 425/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
466 Violent Crime/100K 7,117 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
466 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunnyside 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation137 ft (42 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates31.2395°N, 82.3418°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 136 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 123 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 123 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 91 km
2024 Debby Category 1 180 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 58 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 251 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 253 km
2018 Michael Category 5 176 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 166 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 190 km
2004 Charley Category 1 194 km
1999 Irene Category 1 250 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 296 km
1985 Kate Category 2 114 km
1985 Bob Category 1 177 km
1984 Diana Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

290 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 86 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 98 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 41 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 85 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 33 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 94 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 72 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 33 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 66 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 61 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 48 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 62 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 77 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 16 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 82 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 90 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 61 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 26 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 28 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 18 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 45 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 90 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 83 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 39 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 46 km
2011 IMPASSABLE BAY 11,889 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in

Sunnyside has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.6").

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