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Weather & Climate in Dawson, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dawson 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 308 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 39. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 330 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 | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7719°N, 84.4435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Terrell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
11 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 | 120 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 184 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 31 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 198 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,156 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 38 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 19 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 92 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 68 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 69 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 87 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 54 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 99 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 98 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 93 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 50 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 18 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 85 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 51 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,753 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 97 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 82 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 93 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 74 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 78 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 75 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 71 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 74 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 67 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,134 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,063 | 86 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,027 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,998 | 82 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,974 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.3").