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Weather & Climate in Richland, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°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 52.8 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 562 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 562 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0888°N, 84.6620°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 47 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 | 145 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 156 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 221 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 297 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 67 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 128 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 912 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 87 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 90 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 78 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 68 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 22 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 98 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 65 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 88 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 63 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 36 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1970 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 51 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1954 | EF3 | 97 km | 51.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 56 km | 49.5 mi | 5 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 44 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 79 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 84 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 77 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 70 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 83 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 72 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 90 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 43 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 88 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 99 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 33 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 79 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 62 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 28 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 35 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 38 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 63 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 65 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 35 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.1").