Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tazewell 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 428 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)
Geography
Elevation
428 ft (130 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density
52/sq mi
Coordinates
32.3750°N, 84.4380°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Marion County County
Nearest Airport
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 51 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)5.66"
Driest Month (Oct)2.85"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
90.4 / 100
Community Resilience
10.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively 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 Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 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
109 km
19 km
Apr 4, 2009
15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia
M3.1
149 km
0 km
Sep 12, 2022
13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia
M2.5
124 km
1 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
161 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
292 km
2023
Idalia
Category 3
115 mph
226 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
59 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
234 km
1998
Earl
Category 1
81 mph
280 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
115 mph
196 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
487 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,148 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019
EF4
98 km
68.0 mi
23
Apr 30, 1953
EF4
83 km
1.0 mi
18
Mar 26, 2023
EF3
91 km
21.5 mi
0
Jan 12, 2023
EF3
88 km
31.2 mi
0
Apr 5, 2022
EF3
81 km
3.9 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
54 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
82 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 29, 2014
EF3
75 km
11.5 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
70 km
30.8 mi
2
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
89 km
21.7 mi
2
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
61 km
9.7 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
52 km
43.2 mi
2
Jan 2, 2006
EF3
86 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1999
EF3
57 km
14.5 mi
0
Apr 1, 1981
EF3
92 km
0.1 mi
2
Feb 18, 1975
EF3
52 km
9.7 mi
2
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
70 km
13.9 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
57 km
13.5 mi
0
Mar 19, 1970
EF3
88 km
2.0 mi
2
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
56 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 (10,827 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
UNNAMED
10,827
100 km
2006
UNNAMED
7,788
99 km
2006
UNNAMED
6,753
97 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,600
99 km
2004
UNNAMED
5,397
30 km
2004
UNNAMED
3,429
40 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,362
98 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,305
86 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,210
41 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,992
23 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,754
47 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,718
87 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,666
86 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,501
30 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,487
44 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,201
29 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,198
27 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,063
55 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,027
35 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,998
33 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
48°F (9°C)
4.6 in
March
54°F (12°C)
5.2 in
April
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
May
69°F (20°C)
3.1 in
June
75°F (24°C)
4.5 in
July
79°F (26°C)
5.7 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
77°F (25°C)
4.5 in
September
72°F (22°C)
3.4 in
October
62°F (17°C)
2.9 in
Driest
November
52°F (11°C)
4.3 in
December
46°F (8°C)
5.5 in
Tazewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.9").