Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bellview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°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 68.3 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 94 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average
53°F (12°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
94 ft (29 m)
Area
11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density
2,150/sq mi
Coordinates
30.4648°N, 87.3093°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Escambia County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 7 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall68.3"
80% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)7.80"
Driest Month (Apr)3.90"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
41.5 / 100
Community Resilience
34.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 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
73 km
10 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
71 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
79 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
75 km
5 km
May 23, 2025
105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama
M3.1
137 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
60 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
70 km
10 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
64 km
5 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
71 km
10 km
Oct 18, 1997
69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.9
135 km
1 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
79 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
58 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
56 km
5 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
71 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
85 km
11 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
119 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
69 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
184 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
28 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
180 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
162 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
292 km
2012
Isaac
Category 1
81 mph
253 km
2009
Ida
Category 1
86 mph
257 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
21 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
221 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
132 mph
54 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
146 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
128 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
57 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
27 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
21 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
240 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
85 km
1985
Kate
Category 3
109 mph
172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
539 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 598 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
10 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
46 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
36 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 21, 1997
EF3
83 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
82 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 20, 1971
EF3
95 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
19 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 3, 1968
EF3
85 km
70.4 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
5 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
70 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
26 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
77 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
9 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 18, 1950
EF3
88 km
14.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
55 km
24.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
7 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
95 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 2021
EF2
70 km
22.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF2
100 km
2.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2012
EF2
78 km
5.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
10,557
47 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
64 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
79 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,388
65 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,334
79 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
63 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
60 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
47 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
82 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
70 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
75 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
74 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
54 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
73 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
68 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
64 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
96 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
55 km
1998
UNNAMED
4,106
47 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,032
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (12°C)
5.3 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
4.8 in
March
61°F (16°C)
6.3 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.9 in
Driest
May
74°F (24°C)
4.6 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.4 in
July
84°F (29°C)
7.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
82°F (28°C)
6.9 in
September
78°F (26°C)
5.8 in
October
69°F (21°C)
4.3 in
November
61°F (16°C)
4.4 in
December
54°F (12°C)
4.1 in
Bellview has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").