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Nanafalia, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16 Population 7/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
601 Violent Crime/100K 1,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanafalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation216 ft (66 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates32.1114°N, 87.9958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarengo County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 127 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 52 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 130 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 64 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 98 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 44 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 121 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 117 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 120 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 31 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 96 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 138 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 136 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 141 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 42 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 95 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 156 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 117 km
2017 Nate Category 1 213 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 160 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 135 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 84 km
1998 Georges Category 2 189 km
1997 Danny Category 1 191 km
1995 Opal Category 3 141 km
1995 Erin Category 2 175 km
1985 Elena Category 3 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 569 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 81 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF4 50 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 95 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 39 km 2
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 56 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 9 km 1
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 80 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 75 km 3
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 55 km 2
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 26, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 18, 1967 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,870 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 64 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 87 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 94 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,432 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 95 km
2010 CPT 389 3,200 97 km
2022 CHICKASAWHAY CPT 447 448 2,928 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,609 99 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY CPT 451/452 2,380 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,205 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,160 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,120 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,072 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,023 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,016 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in

Nanafalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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