Weather & Climate in Girard, GA

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

Girard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	58/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0339°N, 81.7155°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Barnwell County County
Nearest Airport	Barnwell Regional (BNL) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.9 / 100
Community Resilience	19.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Aug 21, 1992	1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina	M4.1	145 km	7 km
Feb 15, 2014	12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M4.1	94 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia	M3.9	76 km	1 km
Apr 17, 1995	0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina	M3.9	144 km	8 km
Jul 13, 2003	6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1990	4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina	M3.5	148 km	3 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	124 km	3 km
Aug 29, 2009	2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina	M3.2	145 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	52 km	13 km
Dec 7, 2009	4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia	M3.2	121 km	7 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	64 km	9 km
May 5, 2003	4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina	M3.1	142 km	11 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	140 km	0 km
Jul 20, 2004	7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina	M3.1	137 km	10 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	144 km	2 km
Mar 19, 2014	0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina	M3.0	143 km	7 km
Jul 26, 2002	4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina	M3.0	142 km	10 km
Mar 29, 1999	3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina	M3.0	147 km	11 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	94 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Helene	Category 2	109 mph	244 km
2023	Idalia	Category 1	—	258 km
2022	Ian	Category 1	86 mph	236 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	243 km
2019	Dorian	Category 3	115 mph	255 km
2018	Michael	Category 3	92 mph	230 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	109 mph	154 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	206 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	197 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	81 mph	256 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	141 km
1985	Bob	Category 1	75 mph	147 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	75 mph	239 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

365 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020	EF4	54 km	23.7 mi	5
Apr 5, 2022	EF3	47 km	34.5 mi	0
Apr 5, 2022	EF3	34 km	13.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	43 km	35.7 mi	2
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	27 km	37.9 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	31 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	51 km	1.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	45 km	5.4 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	44 km	14.6 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	70 km	17.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	45 km	26.3 mi	0
May 11, 2008	EF3	97 km	7.3 mi	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	83 km	10.1 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	99 km	5.0 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF3	78 km	12.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 1998	EF3	97 km	8.0 mi	2
Apr 23, 1983	EF3	29 km	33.0 mi	0
Jan 13, 1972	EF3	65 km	33.6 mi	0
Jan 9, 2024	EF2	68 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 2022	EF2	87 km	5.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	UNNAMED	8,427	34 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,269	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,897	92 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,772	92 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,521	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,469	83 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,990	82 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,968	37 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,880	98 km
2021	C-326/327 LC	2,852	76 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,796	27 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,711	27 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	99 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,553	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,549	98 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,547	85 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,532	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,407	15 km
1985	UNNAMED	2,335	87 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,330	34 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	4.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
June	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
September	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in	Driest
December	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in

Girard has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.5").

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