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Weather & Climate in Bellville, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bellville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1550°N, 81.9782°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Evans County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 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 | 36 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia | M3.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia | M2.6 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina | M2.6 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 67 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina | M2.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 157 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 160 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 240 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 139 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 109 mph | 297 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 217 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 2 | 92 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
295 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 345 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF4 | 31 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF4 | 89 km | 23.7 mi | 5 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 96 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 60 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 28 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 88 km | 33.6 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2017 | EF2 | 94 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | 97 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | EF2 | 44 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF2 | 76 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | EF2 | 30 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 41 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 79 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | 68 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2007 | EF2 | 67 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 48 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2007 | EF2 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 96 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 12,186 | 34 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,963 | 41 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,163 | 44 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,291 | 21 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 39 km |
| 2011 | ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE | 3,850 | 55 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,827 | 96 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,521 | 87 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,469 | 92 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,990 | 90 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,880 | 88 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,845 | 62 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,768 | 54 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,748 | 48 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,650 | 45 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,553 | 90 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,549 | 87 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,547 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,503 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Bellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.5").