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Weather & Climate in Camp Hill, AL

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

Camp Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 662 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates32.7973°N, 85.6558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTallapoosa County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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 M3.6 130 km 5 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 135 km 13 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 131 km 5 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 129 km 0 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 119 km 19 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 40 km 1 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 107 km 28 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 135 km 8 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 132 km 28 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 128 km 11 km
May 28, 2004 2 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.6 126 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 75 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 81 km 11 km
May 26, 2004 3 km NNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M2.5 125 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2011 4 km ESE of Trussville, Alabama M2.5 123 km 11 km
Oct 11, 1999 5 km WSW of Highland Lake, Alabama M2.5 141 km 0 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 117 km 8 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 82 km 0 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 66 km 0 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 129 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 109 mph 278 km
2020 Sally Category 2 109 mph 277 km
2018 Michael Category 4 155 mph 181 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 121 mph 271 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 121 mph 247 km
1998 Earl Category 1 81 mph 300 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 111 km
1985 Kate Category 1 92 mph 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 67 km 38.6 mi 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 42 km 68.0 mi 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 44.2 mi 7
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 93 km 3.3 mi 10
May 1, 1953 EF4 54 km 12.1 mi 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 45 km 21.5 mi 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 54 km 11.5 mi 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 90 km 9.3 mi 3
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 91 km 7.2 mi 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 89 km 14.7 mi 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 38 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 94 km 14.0 mi 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 84 km 7.0 mi 5
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 89 km 4.0 mi 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 65 km 0.1 mi 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 73 km 10.2 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 44 km 4.9 mi 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 41 km 21.3 mi 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 99 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 43 km 2.0 mi 2
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 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 83 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 63 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 78 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 57 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 94 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Camp Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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