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Hanover, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
163 Population 39/sq mi density
$105,429 Median Income $35,410 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 5,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates33.0029°N, 86.2009°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTalladega County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.89"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 17, 2017.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 75 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 86 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 146 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 75 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 134 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 123 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 70 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 74 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 43 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 86 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 147 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 84 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 118 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 136 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 121 km
May 5, 2002 3 km S of Parrish, Alabama M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 270 km
2018 Michael Category 3 231 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 266 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 227 km
1995 Erin Category 1 294 km
1995 Opal Category 1 104 km
1985 Kate Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 200 fatalities, 2,265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 89 km 22
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 91 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 43 km 7
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 80 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 41 km 10
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 90 km 25
May 1, 1953 EF4 35 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 73 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 78 km 6
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 23, 2012 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 59 km 3
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 26 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 50 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 75 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 21 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 56 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 81 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 100 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 41 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 51 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 94 km
2020 OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 2,727 77 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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