Weather & Climate in Clermont, GA

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

Clermont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,399 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,399 ft (426 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	433/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4801°N, 83.7704°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	White County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"

46% above US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.2 / 100
Community Resilience	23.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
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

106 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	120 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	102 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	109 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	126 km	1 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	136 km	3 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	118 km	20 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	148 km	14 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	150 km	26 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	140 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	147 km	0 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	81 km	5 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	130 km	25 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	98 km	8 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	110 km	9 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	130 km	8 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	134 km	10 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	139 km	13 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	123 km	25 km
Jan 21, 2022	16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M2.9	102 km	15 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	—	265 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	246 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 722 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	71 km	24.0 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	53 km	17.7 mi	6
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	65 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	26 km	37.0 mi	1
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	16 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	40 km	28.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	41 km	44.0 mi	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	26 km	23.0 mi	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	18 km	10.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	22 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	22 km	9.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	69 km	18.7 mi	1
Apr 2, 1970	EF3	47 km	6.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 1962	EF3	69 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	96 km	9.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	96 km	6.3 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	98 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	82 km	21.5 mi	0
Nov 30, 2010	EF2	51 km	2.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	89 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	61 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	93 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	66 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,084	93 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	95 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	93 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	37 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	80 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	74 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	97 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	92 km
2013	MCINTYRE-A	2,695	100 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	64 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,351	98 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	30 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	43 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	43 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	6.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	5.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Driest
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
October	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.9 in

Clermont has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (4.3").

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