Weather & Climate in Gresham Park, GA

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

Gresham Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density	2,685/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7070°N, 84.3120°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	DeKalb County County
Nearest Airport	Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	150 km	20 km
Jan 18, 2000	11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia	M3.5	118 km	19 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	146 km	3 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2009	4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia	M3.2	142 km	7 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	144 km	9 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	147 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	148 km	15 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	138 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	117 km	0 km
Jan 21, 2022	16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M2.9	145 km	15 km
Jul 28, 1990	3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia	M2.9	149 km	14 km
May 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia	M2.9	140 km	3 km
Feb 17, 1991	6 km N of Goldville, Alabama	M2.9	149 km	1 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	143 km	6 km
Mar 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia	M2.8	145 km	4 km
Jan 19, 1990	4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M2.8	149 km	11 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	128 km	11 km
Sep 14, 2000	3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia	M2.7	141 km	0 km
Jun 18, 1998	8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia	M2.7	138 km	3 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Helene	Category 1	92 mph	284 km
2018	Michael	Category 1	92 mph	183 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	271 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	75 mph	257 km

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

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,415 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021	EF4	96 km	38.6 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	81 km	49.0 mi	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	41 km	20.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	99 km	32.0 mi	5
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	74 km	17.7 mi	6
Jan 12, 2023	EF3	62 km	31.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	80 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	95 km	16.6 mi	0
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	92 km	21.8 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	93 km	29.0 mi	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	99 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	79 km	30.8 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	65 km	21.7 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	81 km	23.1 mi	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	85 km	16.9 mi	2
Feb 26, 2008	EF3	92 km	7.2 mi	0
Jan 2, 2006	EF3	63 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	84 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	99 km	23.0 mi	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	89 km	44.0 mi	3

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	UNNAMED	5,084	98 km
2010	COMPT 163	4,755	90 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,808	89 km
2007	14A-14B-15A-16E-17E	3,397	87 km
2006	10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN	2,969	86 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,753	97 km
1988	COMP 10	2,588	86 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,574	94 km
2010	COMPT 2	2,505	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,433	91 km
2010	COMPT 120	2,412	84 km
1999	COMP 1312	2,401	86 km
2018	COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8	2,386	94 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,294	79 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,286	98 km
2009	30	2,195	96 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,143	97 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,101	95 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,077	79 km
2019	COMPARTMENT 107	2,058	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in

Gresham Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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