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Weather & Climate in Box Springs, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Box Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 442 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5446°N, 84.6575°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Muscogee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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: M3.5.
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia | M2.5 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia | M2.5 | 143 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 189 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 87 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 180 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
490 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,621 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 93 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 78 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 63 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 71 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 46 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 55 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 59 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 70 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 71 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 70 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 85 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1989 | EF3 | 83 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 68 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jan 26, 1974 | EF3 | 100 km | 21.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 86 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 91 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 87 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 86 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 89 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 11 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 30 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 76 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 35 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 16 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 35 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 76 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 74 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 19 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 36 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 19 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 24 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,063 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Box Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.6").