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Weather & Climate in Jasper, GA

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

Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°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 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates34.4662°N, 84.4359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 110 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 127 km 25 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 100 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 64 km 3 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 116 km 26 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 149 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 100 km 20 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 101 km 0 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 68 km 5 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 127 km 7 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 124 km 18 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 142 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 119 km 25 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 112 km 24 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 63 km 9 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 55 km 8 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 107 km 15 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km 3 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 83 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 — 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 48.0 mi 20
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 49.0 mi 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 64 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 24.0 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 17.7 mi 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 29.5 mi 9
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 92 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 76 km 4.6 mi 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 49 km 21.8 mi 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 41.0 mi 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 54 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 37.0 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 45 km 23.1 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 75 km 16.9 mi 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 50 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 87 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 20 km 44.0 mi 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 28.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 51 km 40.0 mi 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 21.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 52 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 97 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 62 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 94 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 32 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 54 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 94 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 82 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 97 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 91 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 61 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").

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