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Washington, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkes County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,700
Population
481/sq mi density
$47,946
Median Income
$34,582 per capita
$96,600
Home Value
$165,213 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,946 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $786/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington 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 Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7323°N, 82.7436°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilkes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.2").