Weather & Climate in Ila, GA

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

Ila 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 820 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	636/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1737°N, 83.2931°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Anderson Regional (AND) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.5 / 100
Community Resilience	17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively 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

45 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	118 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	66 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2000	11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia	M3.5	140 km	19 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	149 km	1 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	83 km	3 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	135 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2009	4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia	M3.2	130 km	7 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	144 km	13 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	107 km	0 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	111 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	119 km	7 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	110 km	7 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	123 km	14 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	95 km	12 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	104 km	11 km
Jul 5, 2025	11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M2.7	116 km	4 km
Jul 4, 2012	11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia	M2.7	122 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1993	14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia	M2.7	98 km	0 km
Jan 7, 1992	5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M2.7	130 km	3 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	92 mph	237 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	210 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	75 mph	298 km

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

Tornado History

380 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 708 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	98 km	17.7 mi	6
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	67 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	53 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	81 km	37.0 mi	1
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	68 km	19.7 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	60 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	81 km	23.0 mi	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	60 km	28.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	93 km	44.0 mi	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	73 km	10.0 mi	1
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	93 km	67.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	55 km	9.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	46 km	18.7 mi	1
Apr 2, 1970	EF3	82 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	93 km	9.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	87 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	55 km	29.4 mi	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	82 km	8.4 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	93 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,084	46 km
2010	COMPT 163	4,755	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	92 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	81 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	71 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,286	59 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	41 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	80 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	80 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,133	80 km
2023	TRAIL RIDGE FY23	2,085	80 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	79 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,998	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,911	80 km
2020	C-250 LC	1,887	82 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,879	92 km
2020	PARSONS MTN SOUTH LC	1,878	87 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,873	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,803	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	4.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in	Driest
October	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.4 in

Ila has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.5").

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