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Weather & Climate in Edison, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°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 55.7 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 298 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 298 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5608°N, 84.7374°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.4 / 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
13 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 | 139 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 198 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 24 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 258 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 282 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 177 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 265 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 91 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
529 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,082 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 40 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 44 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 59 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 61 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 62 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 79 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 63 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 63 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 86 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 25 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 20 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 30 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF2 | 29 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,827 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 97 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 97 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 85 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 86 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,750 | 78 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 99 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,508 | 78 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,424 | 78 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,423 | 78 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 81 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,062 | 78 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 94 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,927 | 74 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 91 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,657 | 78 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Edison has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.3").