Tazewell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Marion County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
83 Population 52/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tazewell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation428 ft (130 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates32.3750°N, 84.4380°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.66"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.4 / 100
Community Resilience10.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 109 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 149 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 161 km
2024 Debby Category 1 292 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 226 km
2018 Michael Category 5 59 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 234 km
1998 Earl Category 1 280 km
1995 Opal Category 3 196 km
1985 Kate Category 2 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 98 km 23
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 83 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 52 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 92 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 88 km 2
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 56 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,827 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 23 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 29 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 27 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,063 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,027 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,998 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Tazewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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