Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manassas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°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 47.2 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 210 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density
71/sq mi
Coordinates
32.1611°N, 82.0240°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tattnall County County
Nearest Airport
Vidalia Regional (VDI) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)5.67"
Driest Month (Nov)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
68.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
76.0 / 100
Community Resilience
16.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
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
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.9.
Jun 18, 2022
7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia
M3.9
34 km
1 km
Jul 13, 2003
6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia
M3.6
22 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2009
4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia
M3.2
134 km
7 km
Jun 20, 2017
6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia
M3.2
141 km
13 km
Jul 4, 2012
11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia
M2.7
136 km
10 km
May 3, 2011
6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia
M2.6
139 km
28 km
Mar 27, 2009
1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina
M2.6
149 km
2 km
Mar 4, 1996
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
63 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
63 km
5 km
Oct 8, 2001
10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina
M2.5
134 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
154 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
284 km
2023
Idalia
Category 3
115 mph
158 km
2022
Ian
Category 1
86 mph
281 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
92 mph
240 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
244 km
2018
Michael
Category 3
92 mph
177 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
115 mph
144 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
280 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
203 km
2004
Gaston
Category 1
75 mph
246 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
244 km
1989
Hugo
Category 4
138 mph
219 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
144 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
92 mph
158 km
1984
Diana
Category 2
92 mph
267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
299 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 353 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022
EF4
35 km
14.4 mi
1
Apr 13, 2020
EF4
92 km
23.7 mi
5
May 11, 2008
EF4
99 km
11.0 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF3
24 km
7.3 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF3
56 km
7.7 mi
0
Apr 9, 1998
EF3
42 km
8.0 mi
2
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
86 km
33.6 mi
0
May 23, 2017
EF2
99 km
7.5 mi
0
Apr 5, 2017
EF2
92 km
20.2 mi
0
Feb 9, 2017
EF2
48 km
9.8 mi
0
Dec 2, 2009
EF2
75 km
5.1 mi
0
Oct 27, 2009
EF2
34 km
0.8 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF2
76 km
7.5 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF2
36 km
1.2 mi
0
Mar 15, 2008
EF2
72 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 2008
EF2
80 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 15, 2007
EF2
63 km
3.5 mi
0
Apr 15, 2007
EF2
46 km
5.4 mi
0
Apr 14, 2007
EF2
93 km
6.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 2005
EF2
76 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE
20,916
95 km
2008
UNNAMED
12,186
38 km
2007
UNNAMED
10,963
46 km
2008
UNNAMED
10,163
48 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,291
26 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,021
43 km
2011
ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE
3,850
58 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,827
99 km
2010
UNNAMED
3,521
91 km
1994
UNNAMED
3,469
95 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,990
93 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,880
92 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,845
66 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,768
58 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,748
52 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,650
49 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,553
93 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,549
91 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,547
96 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,503
62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
4.3 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
3.8 in
March
59°F (15°C)
4.3 in
April
65°F (19°C)
3.1 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.7 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.7 in
July
83°F (28°C)
5.3 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.7 in
Wettest
September
76°F (25°C)
3.6 in
October
67°F (19°C)
2.6 in
November
58°F (15°C)
2.5 in
Driest
December
52°F (11°C)
3.6 in
Manassas has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.5").