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Weather & Climate in Newborn, GA

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

Newborn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates33.5161°N, 83.6957°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 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 70 km 19 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 77 km 5 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 129 km 3 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 84 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 57 km 0 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 148 km 14 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 125 km 12 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 67 km 11 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 128 km 21 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 84 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 80 km 0 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 91 km 28 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 22 km 1 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 148 km 8 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 74 km 1 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 67 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2013 7 km NNE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 121 km 6 km
Mar 25, 2010 9 km ESE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 124 km 16 km
Jan 18, 2005 7 km S of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.5 142 km 9 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 39 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 92 mph 249 km
2018 Michael Category 3 92 mph 159 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 — 273 km
1985 Kate Category 1 75 mph 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 44 km 32.0 mi 5
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 83 km 31.2 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 95 km 16.6 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 63 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 21.7 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 30.8 mi 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 75 km 6.8 mi 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 78 km 19.7 mi 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 80 km 10.4 mi 1
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 91 km 9.7 mi 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 98 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 95 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 82 km 14.8 mi 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 89 km 9.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 40 km 18.7 mi 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 67 km 6.3 mi 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 91 km 6.5 mi 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 93 km 0.1 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 49 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 30 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 43 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 45 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 43 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 42 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 40 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 43 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 38 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 42 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 37 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 43 km
2009 30 2,195 54 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 43 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 35 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Newborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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