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Weather & Climate in Blountsville, AL

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

Blountsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 858 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates34.0758°N, 86.5839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCullman County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.7 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 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

93 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 99 km 20 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 78 km 0 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 103 km 5 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 146 km 13 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 100 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 120 km 1 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 133 km 1 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 129 km 1 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 141 km 24 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 136 km 0 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 60 km 5 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 134 km 8 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 132 km 6 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 116 km 5 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 101 km 15 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 96 km 3 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 132 km 7 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 59 km 19 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 73 km 5 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 120 km 0 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 — 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

782 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 298 fatalities, 3,439 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 66 km 36.6 mi 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 70 km 14.7 mi 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 52.0 mi 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 83.3 mi 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 47.0 mi 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 39 km 46.9 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 97.3 mi 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 86 km 16.6 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 74 km 16.7 mi 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 95 km 10.9 mi 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 22 km 10.1 mi 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 93 km 39.0 mi 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 56 km 50.0 mi 22
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 64 km 18.5 mi 21
May 19, 1973 EF4 88 km 5.4 mi 0
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 68 km 20.9 mi 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 85 km 3.3 mi 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 35 km 28.0 mi 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 86 km 14.9 mi 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 12 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 (7,740 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 96 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 99 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 99 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 100 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 99 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 78 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 84 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 98 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 69 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 61 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Blountsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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