The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Mildest Winters

Ranked by january average low (°f) among 149 towns of 500–10,000 people in Georgia. #1 is Country Club Estates, GA (January lows average 44.0°F).

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25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Mildest Winters1. Country Club Estates442. Dock Junction443. Sterling444. Folkston445. Fort Stewart416. Walthourville417. Skidaway Island408. Whitemarsh Island409. Montgomery4010. Buckhead4011. Tybee Island4012. Bloomingdale4013. Springfield4014. Thunderbolt4015. Harlem4016. Adel3917. Alma3918. Nicholls3919. Lyons3920. Metter3921. Leesburg3922. Jesup3923. Baxley3924. Donalsonville3925. Fitzgerald39
  1. 25Fitzgerald, Georgia

    January lows average 38.6°F

    Fitzgerald is a city of 9,006 people in Ben Hill County, Georgia. January lows average 38.6°F and July highs 92.4°F, with about 76 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    9,006 people · Ben Hill County · median home $99,000 · income $37,323 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Fitzgerald average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fitzgerald station.
  2. 24Donalsonville, Georgia

    January lows average 38.9°F

    Donalsonville is a city of 2,833 people in Seminole County, Georgia. January lows average 38.9°F and July highs 91.3°F, with about 110 days a year at 90°F+.

    2,833 people · Seminole County · median home $109,900 · income $43,477 · Jan low 39°F

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    Donalsonville average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°91°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Donalsonville station.
  3. 23Baxley, Georgia

    January lows average 39.0°F

    Baxley is a city of 4,942 people in Appling County, Georgia. January lows average 39.0°F and July highs 92.0°F, with about 77 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,942 people · Appling County · median home $72,300 · income $29,880 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Baxley average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Surrency station.
  4. 22Jesup, Georgia

    January lows average 39.0°F

    Jesup is a city of 9,809 people in Wayne County, Georgia. January lows average 39.0°F and July highs 92.0°F, with about 77 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    9,809 people · Wayne County · median home $158,500 · income $46,974 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Jesup average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Surrency station.
  5. 21Leesburg, Georgia

    January lows average 39.1°F

    Leesburg is a city of 3,480 people in Lee County, Georgia. January lows average 39.1°F and July highs 93.2°F, with about 106 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    3,480 people · Lee County · median home $199,200 · income $79,460 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Leesburg average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°93°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap station.
  6. 20Metter, Georgia

    January lows average 39.1°F

    Metter is a city of 4,004 people in Candler County, Georgia. January lows average 39.1°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 82 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,004 people · Candler County · median home $156,300 · income $35,759 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Metter average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Metter station.
  7. 19Lyons, Georgia

    January lows average 39.1°F

    Lyons is a city of 4,239 people in Toombs County, Georgia. January lows average 39.1°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 82 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,239 people · Toombs County · median home $122,000 · income $42,059 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Lyons average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Metter station.
  8. 18Nicholls, Georgia

    January lows average 39.3°F

    Nicholls is a city of 3,147 people in Coffee County, Georgia. January lows average 39.3°F and July highs 93.2°F, with about 92 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    3,147 people · Coffee County · median home $42,900 · income $43,977 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Nicholls average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°93°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Alma Bacon Co Ap station.
  9. 17Alma, Georgia

    January lows average 39.3°F

    Alma is a city of 3,433 people in Bacon County, Georgia. January lows average 39.3°F and July highs 93.2°F, with about 92 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    3,433 people · Bacon County · median home $96,400 · income $36,884 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Alma average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°93°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Alma Bacon Co Ap station.
  10. 16Adel, Georgia

    January lows average 39.3°F

    Adel is a city of 5,571 people in Cook County, Georgia. January lows average 39.3°F and July highs 90.2°F, with about 82 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    5,571 people · Cook County · median home $154,900 · income $43,618 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Adel average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°90°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moultrie 2 Ese station.
  11. 15Harlem, Georgia

    January lows average 39.8°F

    Harlem is a city of 3,571 people in Columbia County, Georgia. January lows average 39.8°F and July highs 93.5°F, with about 80 days a year at 90°F+ and 1 inches of snow.

    3,571 people · Columbia County · median home $274,500 · income $46,197 · Jan low 40°F · 1 in snow

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    Harlem average highs and lows by month30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND40°94°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Augusta Daniel Fld Ap station.
  12. 14Thunderbolt, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Thunderbolt is a town of 2,556 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    2,556 people · Chatham County · median home $334,600 · income $75,234 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Thunderbolt average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  13. 13Springfield, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Springfield is a city of 2,703 people in Effingham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    2,703 people · Effingham County · median home $196,000 · income $62,957 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Springfield average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  14. 12Bloomingdale, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Bloomingdale is a city of 2,790 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    2,790 people · Chatham County · median home $236,000 · income $60,250 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Bloomingdale average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  15. 11Tybee Island, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Tybee Island is a city of 3,114 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    3,114 people · Chatham County · median home $611,200 · income $120,479 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tybee Island average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  16. 10Buckhead, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Buckhead is a community of 4,441 people in Bryan County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,441 people · Bryan County · median home $466,100 · income $144,864 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Buckhead average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  17. 9Montgomery, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Montgomery is a community of 4,443 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,443 people · Chatham County · median home $387,700 · income $90,843 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Montgomery average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  18. 8Whitemarsh Island, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Whitemarsh Island is a community of 6,983 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    6,983 people · Chatham County · median home $399,700 · income $101,729 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Whitemarsh Island average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  19. 7Skidaway Island, Georgia

    January lows average 40.0°F

    Skidaway Island is a community of 9,310 people in Chatham County, Georgia. January lows average 40.0°F and July highs 92.3°F, with about 81 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    9,310 people · Chatham County · median home $803,700 · income $136,156 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Skidaway Island average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND40°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Savannah Intl Ap station.
  20. 6Walthourville, Georgia

    January lows average 41.1°F

    Walthourville is a city of 3,680 people in Liberty County, Georgia. January lows average 41.1°F and July highs 91.6°F, with about 94 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    3,680 people · Liberty County · median home $158,700 · income $73,647 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Walthourville average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND41°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Stewart station.
  21. 5Fort Stewart, Georgia

    January lows average 41.1°F

    Fort Stewart is a community of 8,821 people in Liberty County, Georgia. January lows average 41.1°F and July highs 91.6°F, with about 94 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    8,821 people · Liberty County · median home — · income $53,500 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Fort Stewart average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND41°92°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Stewart station.
  22. 4Folkston, Georgia

    January lows average 43.7°F

    Folkston is a city of 4,464 people in Charlton County, Georgia. January lows average 43.7°F and July highs 94.4°F, with about 114 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    4,464 people · Charlton County · median home $78,100 · income $50,116 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Folkston average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND44°94°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Folkston 9 Sw station.
  23. 3Sterling, Georgia

    January lows average 44.0°F

    Sterling is a community of 2,534 people in Glynn County, Georgia. January lows average 44.0°F and July highs 90.3°F, with about 73 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    2,534 people · Glynn County · median home — · income $86,103 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Sterling average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND44°90°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brunswick station.
  24. 2Dock Junction, Georgia

    January lows average 44.0°F

    Dock Junction is a community of 8,266 people in Glynn County, Georgia. January lows average 44.0°F and July highs 90.3°F, with about 73 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    8,266 people · Glynn County · median home $143,700 · income $41,258 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Dock Junction average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND44°90°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brunswick station.
  25. 1Country Club Estates, Georgia

    January lows average 44.0°F

    Country Club Estates is a community of 8,373 people in Glynn County, Georgia. January lows average 44.0°F and July highs 90.3°F, with about 73 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.

    8,373 people · Glynn County · median home $168,800 · income $52,500 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Country Club Estates average highs and lows by month40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND44°90°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brunswick station.

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Methodology. We ranked 149 towns of 500–10,000 people in Georgia (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: