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Weather & Climate in Crescent, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crescent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°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 50.0 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 24 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5187°N, 81.3702°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McIntosh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 18, 2022 | 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia | M3.9 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 74 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 226 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 117 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 205 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 83 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
230 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 225 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF4 | 72 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 15 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF3 | 75 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 69 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2017 | EF2 | 63 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | EF2 | 93 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF2 | 83 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF2 | 62 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF2 | 52 km | 24.5 mi | 4 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 78 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1980 | EF2 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 16, 1976 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 70 km | 9.4 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) (19,730 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 94 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 12,186 | 62 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,963 | 58 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,163 | 55 km |
| 2011 | RACEPOND | 7,951 | 94 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,291 | 73 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 62 km |
| 2011 | ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE | 3,850 | 39 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,827 | 9 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,521 | 95 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,880 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,845 | 55 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,768 | 46 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,748 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,732 | 13 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,650 | 58 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,549 | 96 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,503 | 55 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,475 | 63 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,463 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in |
Crescent has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.5").