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Weather & Climate in Fitzgerald, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fitzgerald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 47.6 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 363 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7130°N, 83.2522°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ben Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 18, 2022 | 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia | M3.9 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 87 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 46 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 100 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 75 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 251 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
471 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 27 fatalities, 422 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 85 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 78 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 77 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 78 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 22 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 38 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 80 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 37 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | 78 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 22 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | 73 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF2 | 99 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF2 | 64 km | 3.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 77 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 90 km |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 78 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 56 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 79 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,116 | 55 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,881 | 81 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,738 | 73 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,859 | 56 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,613 | 80 km |
| 2010 | ARABIA BAY | 1,543 | 74 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,490 | 57 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 69 km |
| 2011 | MOSLEY ROAD | 1,201 | 38 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 1,142 | 97 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,024 | 66 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 847 | 81 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 847 | 75 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 818 | 63 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 807 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Fitzgerald has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.2").