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Weather & Climate in Deepstep, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deepstep enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°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 267 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0158°N, 82.9651°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Glascock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 15, 2014 | 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia | M3.9 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 48 km | 19 km |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia | M3.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 1992 | 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina | M3.4 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 5 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia | M3.2 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina | M3.2 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 31 km | 0 km |
| Feb 16, 2014 | 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina | M3.0 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Apr 26, 2013 | 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia | M2.8 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina | M2.8 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia | M2.7 | 28 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia | M2.7 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina | M2.7 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina | M2.7 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia | M2.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina | M2.7 | 131 km | 3 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia | M2.6 | 31 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 193 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | — | 236 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 2 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 601 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 49 km | 32.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 100 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 83 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 31 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 73 km | 26.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | EF3 | 73 km | 19.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | EF3 | 28 km | 10.4 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 96 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 87 km | 67.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 57 km | 33.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 3, 1952 | EF3 | 71 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF2 | 73 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | 76 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF2 | 42 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF2 | 95 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,084 | 88 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 163 | 4,755 | 58 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,808 | 65 km |
| 2007 | 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E | 3,397 | 70 km |
| 2006 | 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN | 2,969 | 68 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,753 | 52 km |
| 1988 | COMP 10 | 2,588 | 69 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,574 | 54 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 2 | 2,505 | 69 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,433 | 61 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 120 | 2,412 | 69 km |
| 1999 | COMP 1312 | 2,401 | 69 km |
| 2018 | COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 | 2,386 | 67 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,294 | 75 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,286 | 75 km |
| 2009 | 30 | 2,195 | 66 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 52 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,101 | 54 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,077 | 72 km |
| 2019 | COMPARTMENT 107 | 2,058 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Deepstep has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.6").