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Weather & Climate in Colbert, GA

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

Colbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 737 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation737 ft (225 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates34.0372°N, 83.2131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 106 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 126 km 19 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 49 km 5 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 73 km 3 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 130 km 13 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 114 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 92 km 0 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 107 km 2 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 108 km 7 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 105 km 7 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 82 km 12 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 148 km 5 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 110 km 14 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 88 km 11 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 106 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 81 km 0 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 119 km 3 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 84 km 21 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 105 km 4 km
Mar 26, 2019 10 km W of Forest Hills, North Carolina M2.6 139 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 92 mph 225 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 98 mph 208 km
1985 Kate Category 1 75 mph 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 736 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 98 km 32.0 mi 5
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 59 km 22.6 mi 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 66 km 16.7 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 97 km 37.0 mi 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 87 km 6.8 mi 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 92 km 10.4 mi 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 52 km 19.7 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 74 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 76 km 28.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 96 km 23.0 mi 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 89 km 10.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 67.0 mi 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 74 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 99 km 10.7 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 97 km 17.7 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 67 km 9.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 43 km 18.7 mi 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 92 km 6.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 92 km 9.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 31 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 98 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 44 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 58 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 97 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 97 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 97 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 68 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,974 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 97 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Colbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.4").

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