Weather & Climate in Dawsonville, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dawsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. 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 1,324 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4337°N, 84.1244°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 58 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 | 21.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 29, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M4.6 | 138 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee | M4.1 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina | M3.4 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee | M3.3 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee | M3.3 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 138 km | 24 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.1 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Oct 30, 1991 | 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia | M3.1 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee | M3.1 | 106 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 136 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | - | 260 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 1 | - | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
418 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,309 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 90 km | 49.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 76 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 60 km | 24.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 20 km | 17.7 mi | 6 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 85 km | 29.5 mi | 9 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.7 mi | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | EF3 | 77 km | 21.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF3 | 82 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 71 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 31 km | 37.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.9 mi | 2 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 21 km | 4.0 mi | 12 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 77 km | 40.0 mi | 9 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 71 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 12 km | 44.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 18 km | 23.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 77 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 23 km | 10.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | EF3 | 83 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | ROUGH RIDGE | 27,610 | 68 km |
| 2016 | ROCK MOUNTAIN | 25,224 | 83 km |
| 2016 | BOTELER | 8,626 | 82 km |
| 2024 | RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN | 4,570 | 77 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER DAM | 4,336 | 93 km |
| 2021 | DUTCH CREEK | 3,845 | 79 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,298 | 21 km |
| 2016 | CAMP BRANCH | 3,234 | 98 km |
| 2023 | PANTHER KNOB | 3,170 | 93 km |
| 2019 | JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX | 3,120 | 73 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,908 | 74 km |
| 2023 | SMITH MOUNTAIN | 2,807 | 82 km |
| 2024 | RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT | 2,597 | 90 km |
| 2024 | RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD | 2,445 | 89 km |
| 2020 | CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP | 2,421 | 95 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,351 | 97 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 63 km |
| 2010 | BRAMLETT RIDGE | 2,200 | 65 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,199 | 90 km |
| 2023 | BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 | 2,172 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Dawsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (4.5").