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Weather & Climate in Warm Springs, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Warm Springs 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. The area gets 304 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 51.2 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 938 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) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8872°N, 84.6786°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Talbot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 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 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia | M3.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia | M2.5 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama | M2.5 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia | M2.5 | 110 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 4 | 155 mph | 114 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 192 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
506 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,571 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF4 | 63 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 90 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF3 | 47 km | 21.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 36 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 33 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | 62 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 32 km | 21.7 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 36 km | 30.8 mi | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2008 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 72 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2006 | EF3 | 36 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1989 | EF3 | 46 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 24, 1975 | EF3 | 99 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Feb 18, 1975 | EF3 | 79 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jan 26, 1974 | EF3 | 79 km | 21.3 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1972 | EF3 | 91 km | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1970 | EF3 | 51 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 47 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 64 km |
| 2007 | 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E | 3,397 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 54 km |
| 2006 | 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN | 2,969 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 66 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 97 km |
| 1988 | COMP 10 | 2,588 | 97 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 2 | 2,505 | 93 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,501 | 55 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,487 | 69 km |
| 2010 | COMPT 120 | 2,412 | 99 km |
| 1999 | COMP 1312 | 2,401 | 96 km |
| 2018 | COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 | 2,386 | 95 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,294 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,201 | 56 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 62 km |
| 2009 | 30 | 2,195 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,077 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Warm Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (2.9").