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Weather & Climate in Vidalia, GA

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

Vidalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 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 296 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation296 ft (90 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates32.2121°N, 82.4022°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyToombs County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 36 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 28 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 127 km 19 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 107 km 7 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 140 km 13 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 134 km 0 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 131 km 11 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 112 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 136 km 0 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 120 km 28 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 131 km 10 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 27 km 1 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 27 km 5 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina M2.5 142 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 138 mph 132 km
2024 Debby Category 1 81 mph 274 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 115 mph 151 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 75 mph 276 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 115 mph 280 km
2018 Michael Category 5 161 mph 142 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 115 mph 180 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 81 mph 261 km
2004 Charley Category 1 86 mph 237 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 75 mph 277 km
1999 Irene Category 1 75 mph 279 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 138 mph 243 km
1985 Kate Category 2 98 mph 131 km
1985 Bob Category 1 75 mph 179 km
1984 Diana Category 1 81 mph 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 300 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 71 km 14.4 mi 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 17 km 7.3 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 22 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 78 km 8.0 mi 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 73 km 33.6 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 76 km 14.7 mi 1
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 57 km 20.2 mi 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 80 km 9.8 mi 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 67 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 87 km 3.1 mi 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 80 km 5.1 mi 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 69 km 0.8 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 55 km 7.5 mi 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 78 km 13.8 mi 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 6 km 1.2 mi 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 28 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 73 km 3.6 mi 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 45 km 5.4 mi 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 57 km 6.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 86 km 13.3 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 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 79 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 91 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,150 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,149 95 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,676 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Vidalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.3").

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