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Weather & Climate in Alma, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 202 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5433°N, 82.4756°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bacon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| 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
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 18, 2022 | 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 88 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 83 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 78 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 271 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 148 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 288 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 97 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
311 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 198 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 97 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 67 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 76 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 51 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 90 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF2 | 23 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 80 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2007 | EF2 | 90 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 98 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2005 | EF2 | 74 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2002 | EF2 | 62 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF2 | 73 km | 24.5 mi | 4 |
| Oct 26, 1997 | EF2 | 5 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 69 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 96 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 83 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 97 km |
| 2007 | SWEAT FARM ROAD | 52,495 | 48 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 94 km |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 15 km |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 64 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 39 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 81 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 74 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 12,186 | 94 km |
| 2002 | BAY CREEK | 11,917 | 78 km |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 59 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,963 | 100 km |
| 2011 | RACEPOND | 7,951 | 59 km |
| 2001 | CRAVENS IS | 6,412 | 73 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 53 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 72 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 5,150 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.3").