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Weather & Climate in Cordele, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cordele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°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 50.1 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 350 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9561°N, 83.7701°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crisp County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 111 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 86 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 149 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 20 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 57 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
500 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,328 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 73 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 68 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 79 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 74 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 98 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 99 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 22 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 68 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 23 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 84 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 66 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 85 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF3 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1952 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,992 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,476 | 95 km |
| 2011 | MOSLEY ROAD | 1,201 | 94 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 807 | 96 km |
| 2018 | POND ROAD FIRE | 738 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 582 | 91 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 508 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Cordele has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.0").