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Weather & Climate in Sylvester, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sylvester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5297°N, 83.8346°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Mar 4, 1996 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 141 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 57 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 121 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 63 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 32 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
474 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 66 fatalities, 900 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 64 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 50 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 80 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 57 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 58 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 67 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 59 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 80 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 57 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 22 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 80 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 58 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 86 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 56 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 27 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 73 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 79 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE (5,791 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 89 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 99 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,630 | 97 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,421 | 95 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,116 | 88 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,770 | 95 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,574 | 99 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,410 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,361 | 99 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 2,338 | 99 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,335 | 100 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,079 | 100 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,070 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,060 | 99 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,964 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,859 | 88 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 1,853 | 98 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 1,700 | 98 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,481 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Sylvester has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.2").