Weather & Climate in Oxford, GA

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

Oxford 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 760 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	760 ft (232 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	905/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6284°N, 83.8723°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Newton County County
Nearest Airport	Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	43.0 / 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

17 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	87 km	19 km
Mar 18, 2003	11 km S of Rayle, Georgia	M3.5	91 km	5 km
Jan 3, 1992	4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina	M3.4	140 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2009	4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia	M3.2	104 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2009	15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia	M3.1	77 km	0 km
Apr 26, 2013	9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.8	139 km	12 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.7	87 km	11 km
Sep 2, 2001	10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina	M2.7	142 km	21 km
Jul 4, 2012	11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia	M2.7	104 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1993	14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia	M2.7	99 km	0 km
May 3, 2011	6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia	M2.6	111 km	28 km
Sep 12, 2022	13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia	M2.5	28 km	1 km
May 18, 2015	0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia	M2.5	90 km	1 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia	M2.5	87 km	10 km
Apr 7, 2013	7 km NNE of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.5	134 km	6 km
Mar 25, 2010	9 km ESE of Lincolnton, Georgia	M2.5	138 km	16 km
Aug 18, 1993	2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia	M2.5	19 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 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	264 km
2018	Michael	Category 3	92 mph	170 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	92 mph	299 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	282 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	75 mph	239 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,181 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	63 km	32.0 mi	5
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	81 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	93 km	17.7 mi	6
Jan 12, 2023	EF3	76 km	31.2 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	68 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	97 km	16.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	83 km	21.7 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	82 km	30.8 mi	2
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	95 km	6.8 mi	0
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	93 km	19.7 mi	0
Feb 18, 2009	EF3	100 km	10.4 mi	1
Jan 2, 2006	EF3	76 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	84 km	4.0 mi	12
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	84 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1991	EF3	75 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1989	EF3	97 km	14.0 mi	0
Mar 24, 1975	EF3	63 km	14.8 mi	3
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	75 km	9.5 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	35 km	18.7 mi	1
May 27, 1973	EF3	59 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	UNNAMED	5,084	59 km
2010	COMPT 163	4,755	50 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,808	59 km
2007	14A-14B-15A-16E-17E	3,397	59 km
2006	10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN	2,969	57 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,753	62 km
1988	COMP 10	2,588	57 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,574	59 km
2010	COMPT 2	2,505	65 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,433	60 km
2010	COMPT 120	2,412	53 km
1999	COMP 1312	2,401	57 km
2018	COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8	2,386	67 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,294	51 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,286	57 km
2009	30	2,195	69 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,143	62 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,101	59 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,077	50 km
2019	COMPARTMENT 107	2,058	45 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	47°F (8°C)	4.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in

Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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