Weather & Climate in Berlin, AL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Berlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 58.7 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 817 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	817 ft (249 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	403/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1850°N, 86.7490°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cullman County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	108 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	75 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	111 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	149 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	108 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	116 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	122 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	119 km	1 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	141 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	74 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	144 km	24 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	132 km	8 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	122 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	118 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	106 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	110 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	67 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	111 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	107 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	41 km	19 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

802 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 295 fatalities, 3,451 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	74 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	76 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	64 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	74 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	86 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	59 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	27 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	97 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	99 km	10.9 mi	1
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	55 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	42 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	76 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	76 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	53 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	93 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	97 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	67 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	35 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	93 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	31 km	26.1 mi	3

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	60 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	50 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	49 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	53 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	43 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	42 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	44 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	57 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	57 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	64 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	54 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	67 km
2011	MUD CREEK FIRE	2,224	93 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	45 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	67 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	44 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	53 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	53 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,958	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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