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Weather & Climate in Rossville, GA

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

Rossville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 56.5 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 728 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density2,199/sq mi
Coordinates34.9758°N, 85.2896°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCatoosa County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience20.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 62 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 134 km 25 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 91 km 0 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 110 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 135 km 11 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 44 km 3 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 91 km 1 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km 14 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 59 km 26 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 144 km 2 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 85 km 20 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 20 km 0 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 91 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 102 km 25 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 76 km 7 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 74 km 18 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 106 km 5 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 18 km 24 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 58 km 8 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 67 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 1,523 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 91 km 36.6 mi 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 75 km 47.0 mi 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 42 km 40.2 mi 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 30.2 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 15 km 48.0 mi 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 80 km 16.6 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 61 km 10.9 mi 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 97 km 49.0 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 24.0 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 29.5 mi 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 70 km 5.4 mi 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 76 km 4.2 mi 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 95 km 12.7 mi 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 64 km 12.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 5 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 55 km 13.5 mi 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 53 km 4.6 mi 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 77 km 21.8 mi 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 21 km 41.0 mi 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 71 km 11.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 64 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 40 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 66 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 55 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 85 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 64 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 82 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 65 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 68 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 46 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,884 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 82 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Rossville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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