Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pembroke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°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 47.0 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 91 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average
49°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
91 ft (28 m)
Area
7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density
344/sq mi
Coordinates
32.1445°N, 81.6169°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Bryan County County
Nearest Airport
Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)6.26"
Driest Month (Nov)2.40"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
13.4 / 100
Community Resilience
75.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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
60 km
1 km
Jul 13, 2003
6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia
M3.6
54 km
5 km
Jun 20, 2017
6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia
M3.2
148 km
13 km
Mar 27, 2009
1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina
M2.6
140 km
2 km
Mar 4, 1996
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
100 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
100 km
5 km
Oct 8, 2001
10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina
M2.5
131 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
185 km
2023
Idalia
Category 3
115 mph
178 km
2022
Ian
Category 1
86 mph
244 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
92 mph
201 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
208 km
2018
Michael
Category 1
92 mph
215 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
115 mph
105 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
170 km
2004
Gaston
Category 1
75 mph
212 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
109 mph
265 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
206 km
1989
Hugo
Category 4
138 mph
185 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
105 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
75 mph
192 km
1984
Diana
Category 2
98 mph
239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
278 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 300 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022
EF4
5 km
14.4 mi
1
Apr 13, 2020
EF4
69 km
23.7 mi
5
May 11, 2008
EF4
83 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 2022
EF3
90 km
13.3 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF3
93 km
7.7 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF3
61 km
7.3 mi
0
Apr 9, 1998
EF3
5 km
8.0 mi
2
May 23, 2017
EF2
61 km
7.5 mi
0
Feb 9, 2017
EF2
22 km
9.8 mi
0
Dec 2, 2009
EF2
92 km
5.1 mi
0
Oct 27, 2009
EF2
18 km
0.8 mi
0
May 11, 2008
EF2
74 km
1.2 mi
0
Mar 15, 2008
EF2
40 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 2008
EF2
99 km
18.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 2008
EF2
44 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 15, 2007
EF2
68 km
5.4 mi
0
Mar 22, 2005
EF2
83 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 1, 2003
EF2
44 km
7.0 mi
0
Jul 1, 2003
EF2
60 km
6.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
67 km
8.0 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
14 km
2007
UNNAMED
10,963
15 km
2008
UNNAMED
10,163
18 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,291
16 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,269
77 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,021
11 km
2011
ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE
3,850
49 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,827
81 km
2010
UNNAMED
3,746
79 km
2010
UNNAMED
3,521
55 km
1994
UNNAMED
3,469
63 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,990
61 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,880
56 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,845
29 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,768
28 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,748
16 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,732
83 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,650
16 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,553
61 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,549
55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (10°C)
4.0 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
3.5 in
March
59°F (15°C)
4.1 in
April
65°F (19°C)
3.0 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.0 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.0 in
July
82°F (28°C)
5.9 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
Wettest
September
76°F (25°C)
4.4 in
October
67°F (19°C)
2.5 in
November
59°F (15°C)
2.4 in
Driest
December
52°F (11°C)
3.2 in
Pembroke has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.4").