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Abanda, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 16/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Abanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates33.0916°N, 85.5270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 2, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 135 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 149 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 134 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 128 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 109 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 23 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 101 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 150 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 147 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 117 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 69 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 70 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 112 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 128 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 123 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 97 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 289 km
2018 Michael Category 3 188 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 278 km
1995 Opal Category 1 143 km
1985 Kate Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 108 fatalities, 1,482 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 72 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 91 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 88 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 40 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 38 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 87 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 51 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 72 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 83 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 80 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 77 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 92 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 92 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 72 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 56 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Abanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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