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Weather & Climate in Tifton, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.0 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 363 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4621°N, 83.5205°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tift County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 125 km | 1 km |
| May 17, 1997 | 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia | M2.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 28 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 93 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 80 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 297 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 5 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
449 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 59 fatalities, 843 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 52 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 78 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 57 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 76 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 78 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 81 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 77 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF3 | 60 km | 14.7 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 28 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 83 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 36 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | 49 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | 46 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | EF2 | 16 km | 20.3 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 | 96 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 99 km |
| 2011 | ARABIA BAY | 10,971 | 76 km |
| 2007 | ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE | 5,791 | 58 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,216 | 71 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,421 | 95 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 3,415 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 3,202 | 97 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,116 | 58 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,989 | 93 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,881 | 88 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,770 | 89 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 2,738 | 71 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,536 | 98 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,416 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,361 | 94 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 2,338 | 94 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,070 | 90 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,964 | 79 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,915 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Tifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.4").