Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 225 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
51°F (11°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
225 ft (69 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density
305/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9440°N, 83.5000°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Brooks County County
Nearest Airport
Valdosta Regional (VLD) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)6.06"
Driest Month (Oct)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
90.5 / 100
Community Resilience
19.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
12 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
16 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
117 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
67 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
113 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
115 mph
277 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
86 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
275 km
1998
Earl
Category 1
81 mph
231 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
240 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
62 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
420 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 57 fatalities, 752 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019
EF3
78 km
8.8 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
10 km
24.7 mi
11
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
97 km
70.4 mi
5
Mar 3, 2012
EF3
25 km
10.5 mi
0
Feb 19, 2009
EF3
32 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
78 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
67 km
15.0 mi
7
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
78 km
9.2 mi
11
Apr 19, 1988
EF3
56 km
12.0 mi
4
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
61 km
2.0 mi
0
May 11, 1952
EF3
53 km
4.3 mi
0
Feb 4, 2024
EF2
34 km
7.3 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
23 km
5.9 mi
0
Dec 15, 2022
EF2
58 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 2021
EF2
74 km
8.2 mi
0
Apr 20, 2020
EF2
71 km
8.7 mi
0
Dec 17, 2019
EF2
71 km
20.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 2019
EF2
70 km
2.7 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF2
46 km
18.7 mi
0
Dec 29, 2014
EF2
25 km
0.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (25,845 acres, 1985).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1985
UNNAMED
25,845
73 km
2011
SWEAT FARM AGAIN
19,698
97 km
2011
ARABIA BAY
10,971
66 km
2009
UNNAMED
10,098
75 km
2008
UNNAMED
9,117
72 km
2007
UNNAMED
8,190
89 km
2009
UNNAMED
6,603
66 km
2012
UNNAMED
6,421
59 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,798
71 km
2007
ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE
5,791
65 km
2008
UNNAMED
5,598
57 km
2000
UNNAMED
5,216
53 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,949
58 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,883
76 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,827
73 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,630
66 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,430
82 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,421
50 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,393
70 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,124
75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (11°C)
4.3 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
4.4 in
March
60°F (16°C)
5.0 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.6 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.8 in
July
81°F (27°C)
6.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.3 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.9 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.5 in
Driest
November
60°F (15°C)
2.7 in
December
53°F (12°C)
3.1 in
Morven has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.5").