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Weather & Climate in Clarkesville, GA

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

Clarkesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 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 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,393 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density743/sq mi
Coordinates34.6093°N, 83.5275°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHabersham County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 112 km 25 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 99 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 118 km 5 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 123 km 3 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 123 km 3 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 105 km 1 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 121 km 20 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 131 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 141 km 14 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 123 km 0 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 86 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 130 km 25 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 145 km 8 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 125 km 9 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 113 km 8 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 136 km 2 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 135 km 25 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 133 km 13 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 146 km 7 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 128 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 — 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 98 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 666 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 17.7 mi 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 24.0 mi 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 41 km 16.7 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 37.0 mi 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 43 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 65 km 44.0 mi 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 23.0 mi 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 14 km 28.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 37 km 10.0 mi 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 7 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 47 km 9.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 83 km 18.7 mi 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 73 km 6.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 95 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 70 km 6.3 mi 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 90 km 29.4 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 88 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 72 km 8.4 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 86 km 21.5 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 42 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 77 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 53 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 98 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 89 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 95 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 97 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 56 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 63 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 58 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 75 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 98 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 96 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 97 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 13 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Clarkesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (4.5").

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