Weather & Climate in Brewton, AL

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

Brewton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°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 72.2 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 77 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	77 ft (23 m)
Area	11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density	463/sq mi
Coordinates	31.1092°N, 87.0766°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Escambia County County
Nearest Airport	Pensacola International (PNS) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"

90% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.89"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.7 / 100
Community Resilience	26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

19 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	25 km	10 km
Jul 16, 1993	2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama	M3.7	139 km	5 km
Oct 26, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.7	21 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M3.5	145 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2005	9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.3	123 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2003	10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama	M3.3	42 km	5 km
May 16, 2008	10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.1	130 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2019	6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama	M3.1	12 km	10 km
May 4, 1997	9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama	M3.1	33 km	5 km
Mar 11, 2019	4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.1	20 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.0	21 km	10 km
Sep 25, 2003	14 km N of Atmore, Alabama	M2.9	42 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2019	2 km NW of Jay, Florida	M2.8	18 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2019	2 km ESE of Century, Florida	M2.7	23 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2019	13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama	M2.6	25 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2012	16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M2.6	148 km	11 km
Sep 5, 2000	1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama	M2.5	52 km	3 km
Apr 11, 2019	8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama	M2.5	15 km	8 km
Sep 5, 2000	2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama	M2.5	135 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

14 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	46 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	176 km
2018	Michael	Category 5	161 mph	190 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	200 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	138 mph	40 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	127 mph	237 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	127 mph	68 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	173 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	183 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	111 km
1995	Opal	Category 3	127 mph	29 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	98 mph	70 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	127 mph	158 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	98 mph	197 km

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

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 646 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971	EF4	48 km	25.4 mi	0
Apr 18, 1969	EF4	91 km	52.4 mi	2
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	70 km	3.0 mi	0
Feb 15, 2016	EF3	39 km	16.5 mi	0
Oct 13, 2001	EF3	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1997	EF3	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 24, 1984	EF3	93 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF3	59 km	10.5 mi	0
Dec 20, 1971	EF3	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1971	EF3	93 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 1971	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 30, 1967	EF3	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 25, 1964	EF3	92 km	12.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 1962	EF3	54 km	6.9 mi	17
Dec 10, 1961	EF3	3 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1956	EF3	77 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1956	EF3	74 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 23, 1953	EF3	99 km	6.5 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	20 km	24.0 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	67 km	24.2 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	74 km
2006	UNNAMED	9,706	21 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,046	48 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,660	80 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,388	64 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,334	67 km
2010	UNNAMED	5,692	21 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,616	40 km
2013	LOW KEY	5,554	72 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,525	29 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,627	31 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,577	28 km
2007	UNNAMED	4,523	41 km
2011	UNNAMED	4,486	48 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,397	36 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,235	88 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,231	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,200	74 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,141	90 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,119	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in
June	78°F (26°C)	6.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	5.7 in
September	76°F (25°C)	5.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	57°F (14°C)	4.7 in
December	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in

Brewton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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