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Weather & Climate in Barwick, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barwick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°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 276 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8937°N, 83.7388°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brooks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thomasville Regional (TVI) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
11 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 | 25 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 90 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 99 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 300 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 71 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 233 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 64 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
455 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 64 fatalities, 790 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 58 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 19 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 84 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 48 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 10 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 59 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 46 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 58 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 71 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 95 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 88 km | 24.8 mi | 2 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 53 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 40 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 94 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | 64 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 82 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (25,845 acres, 1985).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 25,845 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 11,747 | 98 km |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 90 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 53 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 50 km |
| 1999 | COW HOUSE | 8,301 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 8,190 | 66 km |
| 2020 | BU 315/316/318 | 7,892 | 98 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 6,603 | 46 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 6,582 | 91 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,421 | 38 km |
| 2019 | BU 301/302 | 6,032 | 95 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,798 | 49 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 87 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,598 | 37 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,475 | 96 km |
| 2012 | BROWN HOUSE | 5,355 | 100 km |
| 2018 | CLEAR LAKE | 5,326 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in |
Barwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (2.4").