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Weather & Climate in Fort Stewart, GA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fort Stewart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°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 51.0 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 82 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates31.8812°N, 81.6132°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLiberty County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 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 81 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 71 km 5 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 km 1 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 138 mph 172 km
2024 Debby Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 115 mph 157 km
2022 Ian Category 1 86 mph 251 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 197 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 198 km
2018 Michael Category 1 92 mph 217 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 115 mph 101 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 81 mph 287 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 92 mph 256 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 223 km
2004 Charley Category 1 86 mph 154 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 115 mph 256 km
1999 Irene Category 1 81 mph 197 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 81 mph 295 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 199 km
1985 Kate Category 1 75 mph 184 km
1985 Bob Category 1 75 mph 110 km
1984 Diana Category 2 98 mph 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 27 km 14.4 mi 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 97 km 23.7 mi 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 54 km 11.0 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 74 km 7.3 mi 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 32 km 8.0 mi 2
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 86 km 4.7 mi 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 59 km 7.5 mi 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 51 km 9.8 mi 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 72 km 5.1 mi 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 16 km 0.8 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 85 km 1.2 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 63 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 63 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 91 km 5.4 mi 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 59 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 73 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 89 km 6.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 97 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 17 km 24.5 mi 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 87 km 6.0 mi 0
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 20,916 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 17 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 15 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 27 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 19 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 22 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 53 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 23 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 18 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in

Fort Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.4").

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