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Weather & Climate in Buchanan, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buchanan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°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 53.5 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 1,199 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8005°N, 85.1798°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Haralson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 29, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M4.6 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama | M3.9 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 133 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Oct 30, 1991 | 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia | M3.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee | M3.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama | M3.1 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama | M3.0 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia | M2.9 | 137 km | 15 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia | M2.9 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1990 | 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia | M2.9 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia | M2.9 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia | M2.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama | M2.9 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee | M2.8 | 137 km | 8 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | — | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,482 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 99 km | 36.6 mi | 25 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 61 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 78 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 39 km | 49.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 90 km | 50.0 mi | 22 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 49 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 79 km | 29.5 mi | 9 |
| May 19, 1973 | EF4 | 91 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 95 km | 12.1 mi | 7 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 96 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 86 km | 38.2 mi | 6 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | EF3 | 71 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 90 km | 11.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | EF3 | 64 km | 21.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 13 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF3 | 66 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 60 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF3 | 89 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF3 | 33 km | 16.9 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,740 | 38 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 6,320 | 34 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 5,844 | 32 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,199 | 84 km |
| 2014 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,857 | 37 km |
| 2022 | SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO | 3,750 | 34 km |
| 2020 | SC WEST END C AND D | 3,538 | 39 km |
| 2010 | UPPER SHOAL | 3,512 | 33 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,410 | 37 km |
| 1998 | CHEAHA WILDERNESS | 3,299 | 75 km |
| 2018 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,188 | 38 km |
| 2021 | TL TYLER WEST | 3,148 | 95 km |
| 2007 | PENTECOST | 3,095 | 52 km |
| 2010 | BANKHEAD I | 3,027 | 42 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,871 | 81 km |
| 2024 | AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX | 2,836 | 53 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,777 | 42 km |
| 2019 | TL BUNN | 2,688 | 75 km |
| 1987 | STATEC0045 | 2,669 | 82 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,667 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").