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Weather & Climate in Waverly, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waverly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 50.3 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 18 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1098°N, 81.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Glynn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 151 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 194 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 107 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 2004 | Gaston | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 143 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 257 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 261 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
281 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 181 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 42 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 40 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 24 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF2 | 66 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2009 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 72 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | EF2 | 80 km | 24.5 mi | 4 |
| Oct 26, 1997 | EF2 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 88 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 31 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 16, 1976 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 100 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 93 km | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| Jan 15, 1971 | EF2 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 15, 1971 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 84 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 59 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 74 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 72 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 66 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 74 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 89 km |
| 2007 | SWEAT FARM ROAD | 52,495 | 67 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 97 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 99 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 80 km |
| 2011 | SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE | 20,916 | 82 km |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 43 km |
| 2011 | SWEAT FARM AGAIN | 19,698 | 77 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 52 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 82 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 94 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 65 km |
| 2002 | BAY CREEK | 11,917 | 75 km |
| 2020 | CPT 3 ALBERT/CPT 119 HANCOCK | 10,724 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in |
Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.5").