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Weather & Climate in Carbon Hill, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carbon Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 64.1 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 516 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8950°N, 87.5221°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Dec 8, 2001 | 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama | M3.9 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 112 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 48 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 41 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 44 km | 1 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 44 km | 6 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 114 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 23 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 81 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 29 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 34 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | — | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
743 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 378 fatalities, 3,683 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 87 km | 37.1 mi | 23 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 62 km | 132.0 mi | 72 |
| Apr 8, 1998 | EF5 | 55 km | 30.3 mi | 32 |
| Apr 4, 1977 | EF5 | 69 km | 14.7 mi | 22 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 100 km | 83.3 mi | 16 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 57 km | 79.5 mi | 28 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 64 km | 52.0 mi | 28 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 91 km | 97.3 mi | 22 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 94 km | 127.8 mi | 13 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 51 km | 46.9 mi | 6 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 60 km | 16.7 mi | 4 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | EF4 | 95 km | 18.0 mi | 11 |
| Feb 23, 1975 | EF4 | 91 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 94 km | 110.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 6, 1967 | EF4 | 39 km | 20.9 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 1963 | EF4 | 57 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | EF4 | 78 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1957 | EF4 | 93 km | 26.1 mi | 3 |
| Nov 17, 1957 | EF4 | 32 km | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1956 | EF4 | 67 km | 21.3 mi | 25 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED (3,841 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED | 3,841 | 98 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,112 | 44 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,893 | 55 km |
| 2020 | BK OWL CREEK | 2,838 | 54 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,822 | 50 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,764 | 40 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 48 km |
| 2011 | GREEN TOWER | 2,653 | 56 km |
| 2020 | OK COMP 6 | 2,606 | 100 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,602 | 46 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 47 km |
| 2020 | OK PIPELINE | 2,423 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,394 | 59 km |
| 2015 | BIG TREE | 2,288 | 49 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,264 | 57 km |
| 2010 | BALLS MT. | 2,229 | 43 km |
| 2011 | MUD CREEK FIRE | 2,224 | 66 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,160 | 45 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 43 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,114 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Carbon Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.5").