Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Campbellton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 51.1 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 136 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average
52°F (11°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
136 ft (41 m)
Area
2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density
92/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9579°N, 85.4086°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Jackson County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.1"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)6.46"
Driest Month (Oct)2.91"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
78.7 / 100
Community Resilience
26.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
183 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
226 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
210 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
191 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
49 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
153 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
173 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
224 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
99 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
246 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
133 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
171 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
180 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
630 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 693 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
60 km
10.3 mi
9
Jan 9, 2024
EF3
97 km
5.2 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
37 km
12.1 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
48 km
18.0 mi
1
Nov 25, 1986
EF3
68 km
44.0 mi
0
May 16, 1983
EF3
68 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
96 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
59 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
62 km
11.6 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
44 km
15.0 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
71 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
89 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
93 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 2, 1971
EF3
96 km
23.8 mi
0
Dec 28, 1968
EF3
78 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
100 km
7.1 mi
1
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
85 km
0.1 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
86 km
24.2 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
80 km
21.7 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
83 km
12.9 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
BERTHA SWAMP RD
23,036
80 km
2011
UNNAMED
8,424
93 km
2020
VILAS
7,663
97 km
2006
UNNAMED
7,252
95 km
2022
ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128
7,208
93 km
2008
UNNAMED
6,185
92 km
2012
UNNAMED
6,176
97 km
2017
BU 9
5,996
93 km
2000
UNNAMED
5,917
93 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,383
92 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,364
90 km
2018
UNNAMED
5,311
92 km
2008
UNNAMED
5,207
93 km
2009
UNNAMED
5,017
95 km
2018
UNNAMED
5,003
94 km
2014
BURN UNIT 8
4,937
90 km
2013
BURN UNIT 17
4,878
92 km
2013
BURN UNIT 11
4,851
94 km
2021
BU 11
4,763
94 km
2000
UNNAMED
4,734
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
52°F (11°C)
5.1 in
Coldest
February
53°F (11°C)
5.2 in
March
60°F (15°C)
5.3 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.8 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.3 in
July
83°F (28°C)
6.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.3 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.9 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
3.3 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.6 in
Campbellton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.9").