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Weather & Climate in Geneva, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geneva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 567 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5782°N, 84.5531°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Talbot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia | M2.5 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia | M2.5 | 136 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 185 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 250 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 81 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 191 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
484 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,563 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 96 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 88 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 66 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 70 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 37 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 65 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 51 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 65 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 73 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 64 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 80 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1989 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 59 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 81 km | 13.5 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 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 100 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 21 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 40 km |
| 2007 | 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E | 3,397 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 93 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 44 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 23 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 45 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 84 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 2 | 2,505 | 96 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 28 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 45 km |
| 2018 | COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 | 2,386 | 97 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 28 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 32 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Geneva has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.6").