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Weather & Climate in Santa Claus, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Claus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°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 47.2 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 199 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1707°N, 82.3296°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Toombs County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
14 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 | 36 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia | M3.5 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia | M3.2 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia | M3.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia | M2.7 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia | M2.7 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia | M2.6 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia | M2.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 35 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina | M2.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 133 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 272 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 148 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 240 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 172 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
333 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 282 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF4 | 64 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 30 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | 15 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF3 | 71 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 78 km | 33.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 79 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | 64 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | EF2 | 75 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF2 | 76 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF2 | 74 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 86 km | 13.8 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 62 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | 11 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | 99 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2007 | EF2 | 36 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 80 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2007 | EF2 | 65 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 12,186 | 66 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,963 | 73 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,163 | 76 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,291 | 54 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 72 km |
| 2011 | ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE | 3,850 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,845 | 94 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,768 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,748 | 81 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,650 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,503 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,475 | 76 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,463 | 83 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,335 | 70 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,150 | 87 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,149 | 87 km |
| 2007 | DREGGERS FIRE | 1,918 | 55 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,676 | 78 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,613 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Santa Claus has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.5").