Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Offerman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.4 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 109 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
109 ft (33 m)
Area
3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density
293/sq mi
Coordinates
31.4099°N, 82.1143°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pierce County County
Nearest Airport
Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY) 45 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)6.85"
Driest Month (Nov)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.6 / 100
Community Resilience
46.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 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
116 km
1 km
Jul 13, 2003
6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia
M3.6
103 km
5 km
Mar 4, 1996
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
113 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
113 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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
113 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
208 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
86 km
2022
Ian
Category 1
86 mph
296 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
92 mph
231 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
234 km
2018
Michael
Category 3
92 mph
186 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
121 mph
145 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
218 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
292 km
2004
Gaston
Category 1
75 mph
291 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
183 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
109 mph
296 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
231 km
1989
Hugo
Category 4
138 mph
267 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
92 mph
132 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
155 km
1984
Diana
Category 1
92 mph
226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
280 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 221 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022
EF4
90 km
14.4 mi
1
May 11, 2008
EF4
62 km
11.0 mi
0
Dec 2, 2018
EF3
88 km
7.1 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF3
98 km
7.3 mi
0
Apr 9, 1998
EF3
99 km
8.0 mi
2
Nov 18, 1968
EF3
32 km
0.5 mi
0
Mar 9, 2024
EF2
30 km
4.7 mi
0
Apr 24, 2021
EF2
85 km
8.2 mi
0
Dec 2, 2009
EF2
16 km
5.1 mi
0
Oct 27, 2009
EF2
76 km
0.8 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF2
98 km
1.2 mi
0
Apr 15, 2007
EF2
99 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 5, 2005
EF2
87 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 2005
EF2
12 km
2.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 2002
EF2
92 km
3.1 mi
0
Apr 9, 1998
EF2
56 km
24.5 mi
4
Oct 26, 1997
EF2
33 km
6.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 1994
EF2
93 km
0.2 mi
0
Feb 27, 1984
EF2
79 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF2
97 km
1.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX
328,827
94 km
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE)
215,381
56 km
2017
WEST MIMS
166,737
86 km
2011
HONEY PRAIRIE
147,065
82 km
2011
CRAVENS HAMMOCK
142,688
70 km
2002
BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX
107,076
83 km
1999
FRIENDLY
75,089
100 km
2007
SWEAT FARM ROAD
52,495
44 km
1990
SHORTS
21,413
84 km
2011
SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE
20,916
38 km
2011
GA-19 (SAW FLY RD)
19,730
42 km
2011
SWEAT FARM AGAIN
19,698
46 km
2011
DURDIN PRAIRIE
19,487
62 km
1999
HICKORY IS
14,656
63 km
2008
UNNAMED
12,186
81 km
2002
BAY CREEK
11,917
71 km
2011
ARABIA BAY
10,971
76 km
2007
UNNAMED
10,963
84 km
2008
UNNAMED
10,163
84 km
2011
RACEPOND
7,951
40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
4.1 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
3.9 in
March
60°F (16°C)
4.4 in
April
66°F (19°C)
2.9 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.6 in
July
83°F (28°C)
6.6 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.9 in
Wettest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.5 in
November
60°F (16°C)
2.5 in
Driest
December
53°F (12°C)
3.5 in
Offerman has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (2.5").