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Weather & Climate in Cecil, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cecil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°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 48.2 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 236 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0466°N, 83.3909°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
12 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 | 29 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 59 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 117 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 266 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 253 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
401 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 46 fatalities, 665 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 19 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 14 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 46 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 85 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 85 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 77 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 66 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 94 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 38 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 36 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 12 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 58 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | 71 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 59 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF2 | 59 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | EF2 | 28 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SWEAT FARM ROAD (52,495 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | SWEAT FARM ROAD | 52,495 | 92 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 25,845 | 83 km |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 93 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 84 km |
| 2002 | BAY CREEK | 11,917 | 92 km |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 54 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 86 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 6,603 | 81 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,421 | 74 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,798 | 86 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 50 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,598 | 73 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 41 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 73 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,883 | 91 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,827 | 87 km |
| 1989 | HONEY BUCK | 4,736 | 97 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,630 | 80 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,430 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in |
Cecil has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.4").