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Weather & Climate in Fairplay, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairplay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 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 1,141 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6182°N, 84.8624°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
47 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 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Oct 30, 1991 | 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia | M3.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama | M3.1 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Sep 19, 1990 | 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia | M2.9 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia | M2.9 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia | M2.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia | M2.8 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M2.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia | M2.7 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 0 km WNW of Cohutta, Georgia | M2.7 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 1998 | 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia | M2.7 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia | M2.7 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Chickamauga, Georgia | M2.7 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia | M2.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,268 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 51 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 59 km | 49.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 38 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 97 km | 17.7 mi | 6 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 100 km | 29.5 mi | 9 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 86 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 62 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | EF3 | 81 km | 21.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 49 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF3 | 85 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 57 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 73 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 86 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF3 | 57 km | 16.9 mi | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2008 | EF3 | 40 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 65 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 76 km | 40.0 mi | 9 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 67 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,740 | 70 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 6,320 | 65 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 5,844 | 65 km |
| 2014 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,857 | 67 km |
| 2022 | SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO | 3,750 | 68 km |
| 2020 | SC WEST END C AND D | 3,538 | 72 km |
| 2010 | UPPER SHOAL | 3,512 | 65 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,410 | 69 km |
| 1998 | CHEAHA WILDERNESS | 3,299 | 94 km |
| 2018 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,188 | 68 km |
| 2007 | PENTECOST | 3,095 | 88 km |
| 2010 | BANKHEAD I | 3,027 | 70 km |
| 2024 | AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX | 2,836 | 83 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,777 | 70 km |
| 2019 | TL BUNN | 2,688 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,642 | 99 km |
| 2010 | ML 0301 RX BURN | 2,631 | 83 km |
| 2019 | 540C | 2,622 | 68 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,611 | 63 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,584 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Fairplay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.2").