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Graham, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
63 Population 11/sq mi density
$58,056 Median Income $36,227 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
495 Violent Crime/100K 4,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Graham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates33.4552°N, 85.3231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

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

41 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 M4.6 119 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 100 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 118 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 115 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 114 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 130 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 122 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 55 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 137 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 141 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 136 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 141 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 83 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 117 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 149 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 128 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 87 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 121 km
Nov 16, 1993 6 km NNW of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 201 km
1995 Opal Category 1 187 km
1985 Kate Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,829 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 26 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 82 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 80 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 62 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 78 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 73 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 12 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 55 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
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 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 58 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 39 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 47 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 47 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 41 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 43 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 49 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 40 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 69 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 71 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 55 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 38 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Graham has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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