Why visit Pelham
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Pelham Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Pelham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pelham
Pelham is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census, down from 3,898 in 2010. Pelham is well known for its agriculture, with vast farming of cotton and pecans in the area.
From the Wikipedia article Pelham, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Pelham Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Pelham was incorporated in 1881 and named in honor of Confederate officer John Pelham, who was born to a family of slave owners in northeastern Alabama in 1838.
From the History section of Pelham, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Pelham
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camilla 3 Se Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mitchell County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moultrie Municipal Airport (MGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Camilla 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Cairo 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Moultrie 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Thomasville 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Putney 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Bainbridge 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Albany 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Sylvester 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Bradfordville 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Tallahassee 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pelham City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnegie Library, Pelham, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church, Pelham, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Collingsworth Park, Pelham, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Pelham Elementary School, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Pelham High School, Mitchell County, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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