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Weather & Climate in Franklin Springs, GA

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

Franklin Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 792 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation792 ft (241 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density498/sq mi
Coordinates34.2834°N, 83.1461°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 110 km 5 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 149 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 70 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 137 km 1 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 75 km 3 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 146 km 0 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 136 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 141 km 13 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 140 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 119 km 0 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 97 km 2 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 112 km 7 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 95 km 7 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 117 km 14 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 128 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 91 km 12 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 146 km 1 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 144 km 6 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 114 km 11 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 91 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 — 253 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 98 mph 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

378 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 693 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 58 km 22.6 mi 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 38 km 16.7 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 37.0 mi 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 73 km 19.7 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 70 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 53 km 28.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 23.0 mi 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 10.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 67.0 mi 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 56 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 39 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 91 km 17.7 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 67 km 9.5 mi 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 90 km 10.7 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 64 km 18.7 mi 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 85 km 60.2 mi 0
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 95 km 6.5 mi 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 70 km 6.3 mi 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 43 km 29.4 mi 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 97 km 5.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 86 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 100 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 74 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 38 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 76 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 76 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 80 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 76 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 75 km
2020 PARSONS MTN SOUTH LC 1,878 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 64 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Franklin Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.4").

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