Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Remerton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 182 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
51°F (11°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
182 ft (55 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density
7,150/sq mi
Coordinates
30.8438°N, 83.3089°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Lowndes County County
Nearest Airport
Valdosta Regional (VLD) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)6.14"
Driest Month (Oct)2.24"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
45.7 / 100
Community Resilience
47.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
12 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
19 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
105 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
49 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
135 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
121 mph
259 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
90 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
254 km
1998
Earl
Category 1
81 mph
244 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
81 mph
264 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
232 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
75 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
397 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 44 fatalities, 611 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019
EF3
87 km
8.8 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
32 km
24.7 mi
11
Mar 3, 2012
EF3
19 km
10.5 mi
0
Feb 19, 2009
EF3
47 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
99 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
99 km
9.2 mi
11
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
87 km
15.0 mi
7
Apr 19, 1988
EF3
45 km
12.0 mi
4
Feb 27, 1984
EF3
89 km
7.0 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
82 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 25, 1960
EF3
97 km
0.8 mi
0
May 11, 1952
EF3
59 km
4.3 mi
0
Feb 4, 2024
EF2
13 km
7.3 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
36 km
5.9 mi
0
Dec 15, 2022
EF2
79 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 2021
EF2
74 km
8.2 mi
0
Apr 20, 2020
EF2
92 km
8.7 mi
0
Dec 17, 2019
EF2
83 km
20.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 2019
EF2
88 km
2.7 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF2
65 km
18.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX
328,827
94 km
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE)
215,381
96 km
2017
WEST MIMS
166,737
99 km
2011
HONEY PRAIRIE
147,065
98 km
2011
CRAVENS HAMMOCK
142,688
94 km
2002
BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX
107,076
96 km
1999
FRIENDLY
75,089
94 km
2007
SWEAT FARM ROAD
52,495
89 km
2012
COUNTY LINE
35,440
90 km
2004
IMPASSABLE ONE
29,836
99 km
1985
UNNAMED
25,845
61 km
1998
OAK
21,478
97 km
1990
SHORTS
21,413
86 km
2011
SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE
20,916
99 km
2011
SWEAT FARM AGAIN
19,698
84 km
2004
UNNAMED
18,577
95 km
1989
PIN HOOK
16,471
95 km
1999
HICKORY IS
14,656
91 km
2002
BAY CREEK
11,917
82 km
2011
IMPASSABLE BAY
11,889
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (11°C)
3.6 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
4.4 in
March
60°F (16°C)
4.8 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.7 in
July
81°F (27°C)
6.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.8 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.0 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.2 in
Driest
November
60°F (15°C)
2.4 in
December
53°F (12°C)
2.7 in
Remerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.2").