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Wedowee, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
905 Population 259/sq mi density
$41,635 Median Income $22,480 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $321,915 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
495 Violent Crime/100K 4,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,635 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wedowee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates33.3080°N, 85.4865°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 133 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 138 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 137 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 107 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 127 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 140 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 103 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 137 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 99 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 147 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 33 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 130 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 67 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 70 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 110 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 145 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 132 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 123 km
Feb 25, 2025 8 km N of Menlo, Georgia M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 200 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 297 km
1995 Opal Category 1 164 km
1985 Kate Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,500 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 28 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 96 km 23
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 77 km 22
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 88 km 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 42 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 72 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 86 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 94 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 44 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 49 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 59 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 56 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 53 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 53 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 36 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 49 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 53 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 82 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 40 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 45 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Wedowee has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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