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Weather & Climate in Blue Ridge, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 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 51.8 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 411 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4989°N, 86.1824°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 93 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama | M3.0 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama | M2.9 | 105 km | 28 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M2.9 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama | M2.8 | 91 km | 28 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama | M2.6 | 131 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M2.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama | M2.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama | M2.6 | 96 km | 11 km |
| May 26, 2004 | 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M2.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama | M2.5 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Mar 17, 2009 | 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama | M2.5 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama | M2.5 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama | M2.5 | 84 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 221 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 194 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 217 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 188 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 54 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,245 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 66 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 13 km | 44.2 mi | 7 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF4 | 86 km | 52.4 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1964 | EF4 | 94 km | 3.3 mi | 10 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 84 km | 12.1 mi | 7 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 52 km | 82.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 89 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 39 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2008 | EF3 | 30 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1996 | EF3 | 23 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 1996 | EF3 | 99 km | 19.0 mi | 4 |
| May 3, 1984 | EF3 | 25 km | 7.0 mi | 5 |
| Dec 6, 1983 | EF3 | 84 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 25, 1979 | EF3 | 15 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 70 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 17 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 91 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 68 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 86 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 72 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,157 | 81 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,279 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 67 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,507 | 81 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,482 | 76 km |
| 2010 | WIREGRASS | 3,467 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 90 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,267 | 34 km |
| 2021 | TL TYLER WEST | 3,148 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 47 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,916 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.6").