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Weather & Climate in Cairo, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cairo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.9 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 238 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8792°N, 84.2055°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grady County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thomasville Regional (TVI) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 68 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 134 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 119 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 68 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 248 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 224 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 21 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
496 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 70 fatalities, 867 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 44 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 64 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 61 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 39 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 71 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 34 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 16 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 33 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 89 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 56 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 56 km | 24.8 mi | 2 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 75 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 99 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 88 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | EAST FORK | 26,251 | 86 km |
| 2021 | BU 360 361 362 363 | 24,747 | 86 km |
| 1998 | HOLIDAY | 24,666 | 86 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 24,574 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 18,704 | 91 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 11,747 | 73 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 10,261 | 80 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 32 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,352 | 74 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 9,252 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 30 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 99 km |
| 1999 | COW HOUSE | 8,301 | 74 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 8,190 | 36 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 8,108 | 74 km |
| 2021 | BU 305/306 | 7,904 | 75 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 7,893 | 87 km |
| 2020 | BU 315/316/318 | 7,892 | 73 km |
| 2020 | VILAS | 7,663 | 94 km |
| 2024 | ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 | 7,573 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (2.5").