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Weather & Climate in Pulaski, GA

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

Pulaski 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 205 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates32.3907°N, 81.9534°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBulloch County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.47"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 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 19 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 19 km 5 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 122 km 7 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 138 km 9 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 115 km 13 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 148 km 0 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 144 km 14 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 140 km 11 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 122 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 138 km 0 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 122 km 28 km
Mar 27, 2009 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina M2.6 123 km 2 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 130 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 141 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2005 7 km S of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.5 137 km 9 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina M2.5 107 km 4 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 67 km 5 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 67 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 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 176 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 115 mph 184 km
2022 Ian Category 1 86 mph 270 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 92 mph 237 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 248 km
2018 Michael Category 3 92 mph 186 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 115 mph 141 km
2004 Charley Category 1 86 mph 212 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 230 km
1999 Irene Category 1 81 mph 244 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 198 km
1985 Bob Category 1 75 mph 138 km
1985 Kate Category 1 92 mph 176 km
1984 Diana Category 2 92 mph 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 41 km 14.4 mi 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 71 km 23.7 mi 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 81 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 84 km 26.3 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 7.7 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 30 km 7.3 mi 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 43 km 8.0 mi 2
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 99 km 33.0 mi 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 67 km 33.6 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 83 km 16.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 97 km 20.2 mi 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 37 km 9.8 mi 0
Apr 19, 2015 EF2 92 km 4.7 mi 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 98 km 17.5 mi 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 49 km 0.8 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 93 km 5.6 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 63 km 7.5 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 44 km 1.2 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 71 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 83 km 18.0 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 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 38 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 52 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 79 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,547 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Pulaski has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.5").

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