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Weather & Climate in Tunnel Hill, GA

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

Tunnel Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 56.5 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 851 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates34.8554°N, 85.0368°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCatoosa County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience20.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 68 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 122 km 25 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 110 km 0 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 96 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 134 km 11 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 108 km 1 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 23 km 3 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 76 km 20 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 135 km 2 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 64 km 26 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 72 km 5 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 43 km 24 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 77 km 18 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 95 km 25 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 79 km 7 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 112 km 5 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 37 km 0 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 84 km 8 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 72 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,566 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 30.2 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 47.0 mi 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 40.2 mi 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 13 km 48.0 mi 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 84 km 16.6 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 76 km 10.9 mi 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 81 km 49.0 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 24.0 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 29.5 mi 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 17.7 mi 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 78 km 5.4 mi 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 78 km 4.2 mi 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 79 km 12.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 22 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 40 km 4.6 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 70 km 13.5 mi 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 58 km 21.8 mi 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 32 km 41.0 mi 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 53 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 23.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 41 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 100 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 45 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 64 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 86 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 89 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 31 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 74 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 62 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 87 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 67 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 95 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 71 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Tunnel Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").

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