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Weather & Climate in Leesburg, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7321°N, 84.1685°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 148 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 95 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 160 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 41 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 224 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 68 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
484 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 99 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 37 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 42 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 62 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 63 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 79 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 40 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 94 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 44 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 36 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 91 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 96 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 66 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 85 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 52 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 58 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF2 | 70 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 89 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 89 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 99 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 92 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 92 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 91 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 84 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,998 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,947 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,476 | 82 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,147 | 93 km |
| 2022 | ALEFR-FY22-RX | 1,001 | 91 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 947 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 858 | 93 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 857 | 71 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 807 | 94 km |
| 2018 | POND ROAD FIRE | 738 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in |
Leesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.2").