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Weather & Climate in Belle Fontaine, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belle Fontaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4895°N, 88.1059°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mobile County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile International (BFM) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M3.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M2.9 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2 km ESE of Century, Florida | M2.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama | M2.6 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M2.6 | 42 km | 11 km |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama | M2.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama | M2.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 126 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 44 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 241 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 279 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 85 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 145 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 38 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 175 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 22 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 95 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 59 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 74 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
531 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 30 fatalities, 589 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | EF3 | 81 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 87 km | 18.3 mi | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2001 | EF3 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1997 | EF3 | 37 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1982 | EF3 | 27 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1980 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1980 | EF3 | 96 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1976 | EF3 | 76 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 1968 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 1968 | EF3 | 31 km | 70.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1967 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1967 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 18, 1966 | EF3 | 77 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1962 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.9 mi | 17 |
| May 5, 1956 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1950 | EF3 | 22 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2023 | EF2 | 45 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,363 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,363 | 87 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 10,170 | 96 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 0902 | 8,713 | 90 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 7,660 | 75 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 62 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,334 | 70 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1057 | 7,148 | 75 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 7,059 | 94 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 6,802 | 91 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,744 | 31 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 5,803 | 99 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1064 | 5,695 | 73 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 5,230 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,097 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,061 | 84 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1051 | 4,864 | 91 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,862 | 94 km |
| 2022 | DE SOTO BB 9318 | 4,495 | 98 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 0865 | 4,494 | 83 km |
| 2019 | DESOTO RX BURN BLOCK 8309 | 4,460 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Belle Fontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.6").