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Weather & Climate in Abbeville, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abbeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5647°N, 85.2591°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 188 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 242 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 72 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 212 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 232 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 132 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 248 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 118 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
544 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 757 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 70 km | 10.3 mi | 9 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 88 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 78 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 66 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 67 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 61 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 39 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 67 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 25 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 14 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 64 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 69 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 99 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 88 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 95 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 76 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 59 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 76 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 58 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 65 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,750 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 64 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 69 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,508 | 89 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,424 | 89 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,423 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 80 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 66 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 88 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,062 | 88 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 93 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,927 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in |
Abbeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.5").