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Weather & Climate in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 352 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 151.2 sq mi (391.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8629°N, 85.0048°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
13 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 | 173 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 235 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 256 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 63 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 248 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 260 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
524 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,450 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 79 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 78 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 43 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 91 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 100 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 84 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 66 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 48 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 37 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 96 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF3 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 94 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 63 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1954 | EF3 | 99 km | 51.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 52 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 95 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 63 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 45 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 63 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 46 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 62 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 60 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 70 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 54 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 63 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 44 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,267 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 49 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 84 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 68 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,916 | 82 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 53 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in |
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.3").