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Weather & Climate in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3474°N, 84.7880°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chattahoochee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 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 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia | M2.5 | 144 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 183 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 248 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 88 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 294 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 295 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 163 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 154 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
442 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,288 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 66 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 72 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 95 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 70 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 44 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 84 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 93 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 53 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 84 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 83 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 66 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1970 | EF3 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 25 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 5, 1954 | EF3 | 70 km | 51.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 73 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 67 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 67 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 66 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 72 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 67 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 83 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 14 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 82 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 93 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 7 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 65 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 54 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 10 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 12 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,916 | 95 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 14 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 55 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.3").