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Weather & Climate in Palmetto, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmetto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°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 48.1 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 972 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 972 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5360°N, 84.6738°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 29, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M4.6 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 132 km | 19 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama | M3.1 | 135 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Sep 19, 1990 | 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia | M2.9 | 135 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia | M2.9 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia | M2.8 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia | M2.7 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1998 | 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia | M2.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia | M2.7 | 139 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia | M2.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama | M2.6 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Linwood, Georgia | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 0 km NW of LaFayette, Georgia | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 16 km W of Linwood, Georgia | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama | M2.6 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 7 km N of Trion, Georgia | M2.6 | 133 km | 11 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 175 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
506 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,128 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 57 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 74 km | 49.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 43 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 98 km | 17.7 mi | 6 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 85 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 45 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 82 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 83 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | EF3 | 93 km | 21.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 68 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 42 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 68 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 84 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF3 | 74 km | 16.9 mi | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2008 | EF3 | 57 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 48 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 86 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 89 km | 40.0 mi | 9 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 80 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,740 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 6,320 | 84 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 5,844 | 85 km |
| 2014 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,857 | 86 km |
| 2022 | SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO | 3,750 | 87 km |
| 2020 | SC WEST END C AND D | 3,538 | 91 km |
| 2010 | UPPER SHOAL | 3,512 | 84 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,410 | 88 km |
| 2018 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,188 | 88 km |
| 2010 | BANKHEAD I | 3,027 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,777 | 89 km |
| 2019 | 540C | 2,622 | 88 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,611 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,584 | 90 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,568 | 88 km |
| 2021 | SC RATTLESNAKE M | 2,568 | 92 km |
| 2022 | SC JOSEPH SPRINGS A B | 2,565 | 91 km |
| 2024 | SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX | 2,510 | 90 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,445 | 86 km |
| 2021 | SC LOWER SHOALS A | 2,444 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Palmetto has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").