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Hatton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
365 Population 274/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
465 Violent Crime/100K 1,767 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hatton 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates34.5607°N, 87.4138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 110 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 123 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 141 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 102 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 101 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 143 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 132 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 106 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 102 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 86 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 92 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 43 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 137 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 33 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 49 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 87 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 49 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 98 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

704 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 84 km 72
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 92 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 37 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 12 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 66 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 21 km 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 46 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 49 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 71 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 11
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 87 km 2
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 77 km 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 41 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 38 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 29 km 2
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 32 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 33 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 40 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 35 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 30 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 26 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 24 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 32 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 32 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 40 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 24 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 40 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 23 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 25 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 25 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Hatton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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