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Weather & Climate in Plains, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°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 50.7 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 500 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0331°N, 84.3945°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 132 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 132 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 197 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 47 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 199 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 103 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,464 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 94 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 91 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 66 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 92 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 19 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 96 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 97 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 40 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 72 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 37 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 37 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 55 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,753 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 58 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 55 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 52 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 49 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 61 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 89 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 91 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 53 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 55 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 51 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,063 | 70 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,027 | 65 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,998 | 59 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,974 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,947 | 55 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,809 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.1").