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Weather & Climate in Bowman, GA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bowman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 783 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates34.2054°N, 83.0311°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 97 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 59 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 149 km 19 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 146 km 1 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 62 km 3 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 150 km 5 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 131 km 7 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 128 km 13 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 149 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 111 km 0 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 87 km 2 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 98 km 7 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 85 km 7 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 104 km 14 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 142 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 77 km 12 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 145 km 6 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 105 km 11 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 96 km 4 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 121 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 — 248 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 93 km 1.0 mi 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 45 km 22.6 mi 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 46 km 16.7 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 98 km 37.0 mi 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 61 km 19.7 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 99 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 82 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 66 km 28.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 92 km 10.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 77 km 67.0 mi 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 70 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 35 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 80 km 17.7 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 80 km 10.7 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 78 km 9.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 67 km 18.7 mi 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 84 km 60.2 mi 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 97 km 22.7 mi 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 75 km 6.3 mi 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 31 km 29.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 98 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 93 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 52 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 89 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 89 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 93 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 58 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 89 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Bowman has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.4").

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