Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shiloh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.2 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 892 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Area
2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density
309/sq mi
Coordinates
32.8116°N, 84.6987°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Talbot County County
Nearest Airport
Auburn University Regional (AUO) 45 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar)5.94"
Driest Month (Oct)2.76"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
97.8 / 100
Community Resilience
8.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very 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
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very 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: M3.5.
Jan 18, 2000
11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia
M3.5
116 km
19 km
Apr 4, 2009
15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia
M3.1
147 km
0 km
Feb 17, 1991
6 km N of Goldville, Alabama
M2.9
107 km
1 km
Sep 12, 2022
13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia
M2.5
100 km
1 km
Jan 4, 2008
14 km N of Hollins, Alabama
M2.5
141 km
0 km
Aug 18, 1993
2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia
M2.5
119 km
0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 2
109 mph
214 km
2023
Idalia
Category 1
—
278 km
2018
Michael
Category 4
155 mph
109 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
75 mph
287 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
115 mph
187 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
92 mph
184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
495 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,348 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021
EF4
67 km
38.6 mi
0
Mar 3, 2019
EF4
84 km
68.0 mi
23
Mar 26, 2023
EF3
47 km
21.5 mi
0
Jan 12, 2023
EF3
44 km
31.2 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
67 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
34 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 29, 2014
EF3
63 km
11.5 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
41 km
21.7 mi
2
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
41 km
30.8 mi
2
Feb 26, 2008
EF3
100 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
73 km
9.7 mi
0
Jan 2, 2006
EF3
44 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 5, 1989
EF3
54 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1981
EF3
91 km
0.1 mi
2
Feb 18, 1975
EF3
78 km
9.7 mi
2
Jan 26, 1974
EF3
80 km
21.3 mi
1
Jan 10, 1972
EF3
99 km
6.3 mi
1
Apr 2, 1970
EF3
58 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 19, 1970
EF3
47 km
2.0 mi
2
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
66 km
0.1 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 acres, 2004).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2004
UNNAMED
5,397
38 km
2004
UNNAMED
3,429
55 km
2007
14A-14B-15A-16E-17E
3,397
98 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,362
95 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,305
93 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,210
61 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,992
45 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,754
58 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,718
93 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,666
89 km
2010
COMPT 2
2,505
97 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,501
47 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,487
61 km
2018
COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8
2,386
99 km
2019
UNNAMED
2,294
99 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,201
47 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,198
54 km
2009
30
2,195
99 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,063
57 km
2019
COMPARTMENT 107
2,058
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
4.8 in
Coldest
February
47°F (9°C)
5.1 in
March
55°F (13°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
April
62°F (16°C)
4.4 in
May
69°F (21°C)
3.8 in
June
76°F (24°C)
3.9 in
July
79°F (26°C)
5.2 in
Warmest
August
78°F (26°C)
3.9 in
September
73°F (23°C)
3.3 in
October
63°F (17°C)
2.8 in
Driest
November
54°F (12°C)
3.7 in
December
47°F (8°C)
4.9 in
Shiloh has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.8").