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Weather & Climate in Smarr, GA

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

Smarr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 46.9 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 623 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates32.9870°N, 83.8830°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBibb County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.5 / 100
Community Resilience76.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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: M3.5.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 40 km 19 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 121 km 5 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 82 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 68 km 0 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 84 km 11 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 90 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 105 km 0 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 107 km 28 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 43 km 1 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 84 km 10 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 112 km 1 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 83 km 0 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 136 km 1 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 136 km 5 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 109 mph 196 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 — 254 km
2018 Michael Category 3 92 mph 99 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 75 mph 299 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 264 km
1985 Kate Category 1 75 mph 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 46 km 32.0 mi 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 51 km 1.0 mi 18
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 59 km 31.2 mi 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 55 km 3.9 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 15 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 45 km 16.6 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 21.7 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 41 km 30.8 mi 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 95 km 6.8 mi 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 97 km 10.4 mi 1
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 30 km 9.7 mi 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 56 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 94 km 14.0 mi 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 49 km 9.7 mi 2
May 27, 1973 EF3 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 90 km 6.3 mi 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 94 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 32 km 0.1 mi 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 83 km 1.0 mi 1
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 68 km 49.5 mi 5
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 98 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 57 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 28 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 21 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 99 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 25 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 41 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 25 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 42 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 19 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 32 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 29 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 24 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 26 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 93 km
2009 30 2,195 20 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 43 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in

Smarr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.6").

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