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Waynesboro, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Burke County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,700
Population
1,042/sq mi density
$36,156
Median Income
$17,950 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$182,902 Zillow
$752
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
427
Violent Crime/100K
3,917 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,156 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0913°N, 82.0143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Burke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.6 / 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 | Relatively 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (2.6").