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Weather & Climate in Jennings, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jennings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 146 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5968°N, 83.1070°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
15 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 | 44 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 82 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 92 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 211 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
316 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 177 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 98 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 64 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 48 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 34 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1960 | EF3 | 64 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 21 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 69 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 96 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF2 | 90 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | EF2 | 30 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | EF2 | 96 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 85 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2005 | EF2 | 47 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 70 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 85 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 78 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 78 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 79 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 76 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 69 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 59,179 | 76 km |
| 2007 | SWEAT FARM ROAD | 52,495 | 87 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 63 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 71 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 25,845 | 42 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 66 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 67 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 86 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 93 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 65 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 96 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 68 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in |
Jennings has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.2").