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Weather & Climate in Donalsonville, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Donalsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 56.9 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 147 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 147 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0397°N, 84.8784°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Miller County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 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
14 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 | 134 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 176 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 242 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 5 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 224 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 207 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 53 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
564 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,062 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 94 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 67 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 4 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 80 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 85 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 76 km | 24.8 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 59 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 40 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 50 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 70 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 36 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | EF2 | 73 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,747 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 11,747 | 96 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 11,445 | 100 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 84 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,352 | 88 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 85 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 89 km |
| 1999 | COW HOUSE | 8,301 | 97 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 8,190 | 75 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 8,108 | 87 km |
| 2021 | BU 305/306 | 7,904 | 93 km |
| 2020 | BU 315/316/318 | 7,892 | 97 km |
| 2020 | VILAS | 7,663 | 90 km |
| 2024 | ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 | 7,573 | 87 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 7,430 | 95 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,252 | 88 km |
| 2022 | ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128 | 7,208 | 83 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 6,603 | 98 km |
| 2015 | TIGER CREEK FIRE | 6,585 | 94 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 6,582 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Donalsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.5").