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Weather & Climate in Oak Park, GA

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

Oak Park 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 249 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates32.3644°N, 82.3240°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTreutlen County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience13.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 20 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 17 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 123 km 19 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 98 km 7 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 122 km 13 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 125 km 0 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 148 km 14 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 120 km 11 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 101 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 123 km 0 km
Mar 27, 2009 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina M2.6 144 km 2 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 106 km 28 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 134 km 8 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 143 km 1 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 120 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2005 7 km S of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.5 139 km 9 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 33 km 5 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 33 km 1 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina M2.5 123 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 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 150 km
2024 Debby Category 1 81 mph 293 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 115 mph 169 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 75 mph 271 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 279 km
2018 Michael Category 5 161 mph 151 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 115 mph 174 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2004 Charley Category 1 86 mph 239 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 265 km
1999 Irene Category 1 75 mph 276 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 227 km
1985 Kate Category 2 98 mph 147 km
1985 Bob Category 1 75 mph 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

329 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 68 km 14.4 mi 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 85 km 26.3 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 12 km 7.3 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 24 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 73 km 8.0 mi 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 57 km 33.6 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 91 km 14.7 mi 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 83 km 16.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 62 km 20.2 mi 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 72 km 9.8 mi 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 65 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 94 km 3.1 mi 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 95 km 5.1 mi 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 70 km 0.8 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 13 km 1.2 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 76 km 13.8 mi 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 42 km 7.5 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 94 km 22.1 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 95 km 7.0 mi 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 32 km 3.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 78 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 89 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,150 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,149 94 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,676 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,318 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in

Oak Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.4").

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