Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berrydale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 67.6 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 239 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
239 ft (73 m)
Area
8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density
24/sq mi
Coordinates
30.8970°N, 87.0340°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Santa Rosa County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 31 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall67.6"
78% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.32"
Driest Month (Oct)3.35"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
12.2 / 100
Community Resilience
54.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively 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
38 km
10 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
34 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
130 km
5 km
Mar 22, 2005
9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama
M3.3
143 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
52 km
5 km
May 16, 2008
10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama
M3.1
148 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
37 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
26 km
10 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
28 km
5 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
34 km
10 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
54 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
16 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
21 km
5 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
37 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
134 km
11 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
76 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
28 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
37 km
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
186 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
175 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
196 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
295 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
28 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
246 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
76 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
151 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
181 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
100 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
25 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
55 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
289 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
136 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
605 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 624 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971
EF4
72 km
25.4 mi
0
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
48 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
33 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
81 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 21, 1997
EF3
99 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 18, 1978
EF3
81 km
10.5 mi
0
Dec 20, 1971
EF3
64 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
62 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
86 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
57 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
70 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
31 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
25 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
55 km
1.0 mi
0
May 3, 1956
EF3
91 km
3.8 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
9 km
24.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
91 km
24.2 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
58 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
87 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 2021
EF2
18 km
22.0 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
51 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
10 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
51 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
62 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,388
65 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,334
72 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
9 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
21 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
49 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
29 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
21 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
23 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
30 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
26 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
26 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
76 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
48 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
53 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
74 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
5.6 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.4 in
March
59°F (15°C)
6.7 in
April
65°F (18°C)
4.3 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.1 in
June
78°F (26°C)
6.6 in
July
80°F (27°C)
7.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
5.5 in
October
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
Driest
November
58°F (15°C)
4.5 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.9 in
Berrydale has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.4").