Weather & Climate in Rebecca, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rebecca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 352 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8072°N, 83.4876°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Turner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 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 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 96 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 59 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 120 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 51 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | - | 286 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 34 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
486 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 851 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1953 | EF4 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 18 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF3 | 83 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 91 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 90 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 53 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 54 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 39 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 54 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 74 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 56 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 61 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | 65 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 26 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF2 | 98 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | 75 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARABIA BAY (10,971 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 99 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 78 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 98 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,116 | 77 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,738 | 94 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,859 | 77 km |
| 2010 | ARABIA BAY | 1,543 | 95 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,490 | 82 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 92 km |
| 2011 | MOSLEY ROAD | 1,201 | 63 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,024 | 88 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 847 | 97 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 847 | 96 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 818 | 87 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 807 | 76 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 623 | 90 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 582 | 63 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 545 | 80 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 508 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Rebecca has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.3").