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Delta, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
233 Population 30/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
608 Violent Crime/100K 998 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta 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

Elevation964 ft (294 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates33.4405°N, 85.6759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

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

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 117 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 123 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 149 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 122 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 87 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 83 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 150 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 35 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 81 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 123 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 141 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 147 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 147 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 142 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 148 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 223 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 296 km
1995 Opal Category 1 168 km
1985 Kate Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,543 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 22
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 54 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 97 km 3
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 71 km 10
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 99 km 3
May 1, 1953 EF4 34 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 49 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 89 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 63 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 25 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 35 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 46 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 41 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 40 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 39 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 16 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 34 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 36 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 65 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 22 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 33 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 29 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.3").

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