Weather & Climate in Lavonia, GA

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

Lavonia 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 849 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	849 ft (259 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	556/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4339°N, 83.1080°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.0 / 100
Community Resilience	34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

54 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	116 km	5 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	147 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	139 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	85 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	120 km	1 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	81 km	3 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	129 km	0 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	129 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	136 km	0 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina	M3.0	94 km	2 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	150 km	9 km
Feb 16, 2014	13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina	M3.0	117 km	7 km
Aug 23, 2025	3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina	M2.9	93 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2005	19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee	M2.8	146 km	16 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina	M2.8	118 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	99 km	12 km
Sep 18, 1996	6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina	M2.8	125 km	14 km
May 23, 2023	4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina	M2.8	129 km	1 km
Aug 14, 2025	7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina	M2.7	128 km	6 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	131 km	11 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	—	270 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	98 mph	186 km

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

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973	EF4	63 km	22.6 mi	7
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	21 km	16.7 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	81 km	37.0 mi	1
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	88 km	19.7 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	73 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	41 km	28.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	86 km	23.0 mi	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	77 km	10.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	50 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	88 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	72 km	9.5 mi	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	93 km	17.7 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	79 km	18.7 mi	1
May 27, 1973	EF3	72 km	60.2 mi	0
May 10, 1952	EF3	88 km	22.7 mi	2
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	53 km	6.3 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	48 km	29.4 mi	0
Apr 25, 2020	EF2	83 km	5.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	72 km	8.0 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	73 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	87 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	78 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,084	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	97 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	93 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	88 km
2009	UNNAMED	3,165	82 km
2020	CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP	2,421	42 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,286	89 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,201	32 km
2010	BRAMLETT RIDGE	2,200	65 km
2023	BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23	2,172	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,133	65 km
2023	TRAIL RIDGE FY23	2,085	73 km
2020	C-249 LC	2,084	80 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,998	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,911	65 km
2020	C-250 LC	1,887	83 km
2020	PARSONS MTN SOUTH LC	1,878	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Driest
October	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in

Lavonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.8").

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