Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lone Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 844 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average
43°F (6°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
844 ft (257 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density
279/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1724°N, 84.8173°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Coweta County County
Nearest Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 39 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar)5.98"
Driest Month (Oct)2.99"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
13.6 / 100
Community Resilience
58.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Jan 18, 2000
11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia
M3.5
129 km
19 km
Feb 17, 1991
6 km N of Goldville, Alabama
M2.9
89 km
1 km
Apr 15, 2001
9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama
M2.6
133 km
5 km
Apr 15, 2001
12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama
M2.6
131 km
11 km
Sep 12, 2022
13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia
M2.5
92 km
1 km
Mar 17, 2009
5 km W of Ragland, Alabama
M2.5
144 km
8 km
Oct 6, 2003
11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama
M2.5
131 km
0 km
Jan 4, 2008
14 km N of Hollins, Alabama
M2.5
121 km
0 km
May 11, 1998
2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama
M2.5
133 km
2 km
Aug 18, 1993
2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia
M2.5
95 km
0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 2
109 mph
252 km
2018
Michael
Category 3
92 mph
147 km
1995
Opal
Category 1
92 mph
198 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
75 mph
223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
533 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,539 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021
EF4
36 km
38.6 mi
0
Nov 22, 1992
EF4
84 km
20.0 mi
0
Mar 26, 2023
EF3
46 km
21.5 mi
0
Jan 12, 2023
EF3
32 km
31.2 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
75 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
58 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 29, 2014
EF3
88 km
11.5 mi
0
Mar 2, 2012
EF3
89 km
29.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
50 km
30.8 mi
2
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
22 km
21.7 mi
2
Feb 26, 2008
EF3
62 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
97 km
9.7 mi
0
Jan 2, 2006
EF3
34 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 21, 1993
EF3
85 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 29, 1991
EF3
75 km
5.0 mi
0
Mar 5, 1989
EF3
12 km
14.0 mi
0
Mar 24, 1975
EF3
72 km
14.8 mi
3
Jan 26, 1974
EF3
61 km
21.3 mi
1
May 27, 1973
EF3
68 km
0.5 mi
0
Jan 10, 1972
EF3
68 km
6.3 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2014
UNNAMED
7,740
100 km
2013
UNNAMED
6,320
93 km
2016
UNNAMED
5,844
98 km
2004
UNNAMED
5,397
79 km
2014
HOUCK CREEK
3,857
94 km
2022
SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO
3,750
100 km
2010
UPPER SHOAL
3,512
95 km
2004
UNNAMED
3,429
93 km
2008
UNNAMED
3,410
98 km
1998
CHEAHA WILDERNESS
3,299
100 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,210
99 km
2018
HOUCK CREEK
3,188
95 km
2010
BANKHEAD I
3,027
94 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,992
86 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,777
94 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,754
94 km
2019
540C
2,622
99 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,611
96 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,584
97 km
2015
UNNAMED
2,568
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
43°F (6°C)
5.1 in
Coldest
February
46°F (8°C)
5.2 in
March
54°F (12°C)
6.0 in
Wettest
April
61°F (16°C)
4.5 in
May
68°F (20°C)
4.2 in
June
75°F (24°C)
4.0 in
July
79°F (26°C)
4.9 in
Warmest
August
78°F (25°C)
3.8 in
September
73°F (23°C)
3.3 in
October
62°F (17°C)
3.0 in
Driest
November
53°F (12°C)
3.9 in
December
46°F (8°C)
4.7 in
Lone Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.0").