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Guin, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,469 Population 165/sq mi density
$47,358 Median Income $26,571 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $149,567 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
478 Violent Crime/100K 3,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,358 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Guin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation556 ft (169 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates33.9832°N, 87.9024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.9 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 123 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 111 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 148 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 88 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 121 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 60 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 25 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 25 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 114 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 95 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 92 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 30 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 127 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 70 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 32 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 70 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 59 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 98 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 271 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 288 km
1995 Opal Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 267 fatalities, 2,475 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 51 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 26 km 72
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 81 km 32
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 27 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 86 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 3
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 77 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 93 km 2
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 88 km 5
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 80 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 74 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 81 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 96 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 70 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 96 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 58 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 94 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 70 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 51 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 97 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in

Guin has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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