Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ty Ty 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 324 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
324 ft (99 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density
735/sq mi
Coordinates
31.4719°N, 83.6503°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tift County County
Nearest Airport
Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 32 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan)5.04"
Driest Month (Oct)2.36"
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
132 km
1 km
May 17, 1997
9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia
M2.5
132 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
38 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
176 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
103 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
74 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
115 mph
289 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
135 km
1998
Earl
Category 1
92 mph
248 km
1995
Opal
Category 1
92 mph
278 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
297 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
15 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
449 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 61 fatalities, 858 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
53 km
24.7 mi
11
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
66 km
70.4 mi
5
Mar 3, 2012
EF3
64 km
10.5 mi
0
Feb 19, 2009
EF3
73 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
99 km
43.2 mi
2
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
67 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
73 km
15.0 mi
7
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
68 km
9.2 mi
11
Apr 15, 1999
EF3
71 km
14.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
69 km
13.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
99 km
13.9 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
30 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 31, 1961
EF3
87 km
1.0 mi
1
Apr 8, 1957
EF3
68 km
14.7 mi
1
May 11, 1952
EF3
40 km
4.3 mi
0
Feb 4, 2024
EF2
89 km
7.3 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
41 km
5.9 mi
0
Dec 15, 2022
EF2
34 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 2022
EF2
83 km
5.8 mi
0
Apr 24, 2021
EF2
61 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: ARABIA BAY (10,971 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
ARABIA BAY
10,971
87 km
2012
UNNAMED
6,421
99 km
2007
ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE
5,791
70 km
2008
UNNAMED
5,598
100 km
2000
UNNAMED
5,216
81 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,949
97 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,630
98 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,421
92 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,449
100 km
2012
UNNAMED
3,415
97 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,202
96 km
1985
UNNAMED
3,116
70 km
2009
UNNAMED
2,989
93 km
1989
UNNAMED
2,881
100 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,770
88 km
2001
UNNAMED
2,738
82 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,536
97 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,410
99 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,361
93 km
2012
UNNAMED
2,338
93 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
Ty Ty 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").