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Lynn, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Winston County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
821 Population 77/sq mi density
$41,811 Median Income $22,600 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $127,133 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
339 Violent Crime/100K 2,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,811 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates34.0576°N, 87.5486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinston County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

73 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 M3.9 141 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 109 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 127 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 100 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 142 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 65 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 107 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 48 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 148 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 51 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 130 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 123 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 53 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 129 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 37 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 39 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 37 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 99 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 37 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 1 296 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 296 km
1995 Opal Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 351 fatalities, 3,274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 83 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 55 km 72
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 73 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 83 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 59 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 46 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 100 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 50 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 45 km 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 98 km 1
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 53 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 93 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 38 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 82 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 56 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 79 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 81 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 28 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 73 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 27 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 37 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 36 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 32 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 70 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 32 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 42 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 25 km
2011 MUD CREEK FIRE 2,224 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 36 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 43 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 27 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Lynn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").

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