Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arabi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 402 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
402 ft (123 m)
Area
6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density
118/sq mi
Coordinates
31.8194°N, 83.7192°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Crisp County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 34 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)5.16"
Driest Month (Oct)2.05"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
52.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
89.7 / 100
Community Resilience
26.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively 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
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Jan 18, 2000
11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia
M3.5
125 km
19 km
Mar 4, 1996
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
114 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
114 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
70 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
216 km
2023
Idalia
Category 3
115 mph
134 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
36 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
115 mph
296 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
171 km
1998
Earl
Category 1
92 mph
269 km
1995
Opal
Category 1
92 mph
264 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,350 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 30, 1953
EF4
88 km
1.0 mi
18
Apr 5, 2022
EF3
82 km
3.9 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
92 km
24.7 mi
11
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
73 km
70.4 mi
5
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
79 km
43.2 mi
2
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
88 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
89 km
9.2 mi
11
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
100 km
15.0 mi
7
Apr 15, 1999
EF3
35 km
14.5 mi
0
Feb 18, 1975
EF3
84 km
9.7 mi
2
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
86 km
13.9 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
35 km
13.5 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
56 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 31, 1961
EF3
48 km
1.0 mi
1
Apr 8, 1957
EF3
61 km
14.7 mi
1
Mar 13, 1954
EF3
100 km
49.5 mi
5
May 11, 1952
EF3
67 km
4.3 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
79 km
5.9 mi
0
Dec 15, 2022
EF2
61 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 2022
EF2
44 km
5.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE (5,791 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE
5,791
95 km
1985
UNNAMED
3,116
94 km
1996
UNNAMED
1,859
94 km
2011
MOSLEY ROAD
1,201
84 km
1993
UNNAMED
807
80 km
2007
UNNAMED
582
77 km
1985
UNNAMED
545
97 km
1985
UNNAMED
508
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
51°F (11°C)
4.7 in
March
58°F (15°C)
4.9 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.3 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.6 in
June
78°F (26°C)
4.5 in
July
81°F (27°C)
5.2 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
4.4 in
September
76°F (24°C)
3.2 in
October
66°F (19°C)
2.1 in
Driest
November
58°F (14°C)
3.1 in
December
51°F (10°C)
3.8 in
Arabi has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.1").
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