Weather & Climate in Keysville, GA

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

Keysville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 271 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	271 ft (83 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	343/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2362°N, 82.2293°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Richmond County County
Nearest Airport	Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"

Driest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.6 / 100
Community Resilience	50.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

37 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	66 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia	M3.9	88 km	1 km
Jul 13, 2003	6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia	M3.6	101 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2000	11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia	M3.5	120 km	19 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	79 km	5 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	85 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2009	4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia	M3.2	76 km	7 km
Aug 8, 1993	12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina	M3.2	72 km	9 km
Jun 20, 2017	6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia	M3.2	29 km	13 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	91 km	0 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	118 km	2 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	68 km	7 km
Feb 18, 2005	7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina	M2.9	143 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	118 km	7 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	51 km	14 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	62 km	12 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	75 km	11 km
Sep 2, 2001	10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina	M2.7	63 km	21 km
Jul 5, 2025	11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina	M2.7	66 km	4 km
Apr 23, 1993	14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia	M2.7	60 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

11 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	238 km
2023	Idalia	Category 1	—	265 km
2022	Ian	Category 1	86 mph	282 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	92 mph	296 km
2018	Michael	Category 3	92 mph	201 km
2016	Matthew	Category 2	109 mph	205 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	258 km
2004	Gaston	Category 1	75 mph	246 km
1989	Hugo	Category 4	138 mph	182 km
1985	Bob	Category 1	75 mph	199 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	75 mph	227 km

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

Tornado History

300 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	99 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 5, 2022	EF3	87 km	13.3 mi	0
Apr 5, 2022	EF3	95 km	34.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	49 km	37.9 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	89 km	5.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	88 km	1.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	78 km	35.7 mi	2
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	64 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	40 km	14.6 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	66 km	6.8 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	13 km	26.3 mi	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	26 km	17.7 mi	0
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	77 km	19.7 mi	0
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	62 km	10.4 mi	1
May 7, 1998	EF3	51 km	12.0 mi	1
May 7, 1998	EF3	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	55 km	67.0 mi	1
Apr 23, 1983	EF3	73 km	33.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	100 km	17.7 mi	0
Jan 13, 1972	EF3	43 km	33.6 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	60 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,897	59 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,772	59 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	80 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,968	60 km
2021	C-326/327 LC	2,852	45 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,796	67 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,711	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,654	69 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,532	58 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,407	49 km
2010	UNNAMED	2,330	69 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,262	66 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,228	62 km
2009	UNNAMED	2,216	49 km
2020	C-56 RX BURN	2,183	68 km
2018	C- 80 RX BURN	2,173	67 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	81 km
2022	C-297 LC	2,060	61 km
2020	C-250 LC	1,887	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
March	56°F (13°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Driest
December	47°F (9°C)	3.7 in

Keysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.7").

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