Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caryville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 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 54 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
54 ft (16 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density
122/sq mi
Coordinates
30.7752°N, 85.8119°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Holmes County County
Nearest Airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)7.09"
Driest Month (Oct)3.19"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
13.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
146 km
10 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
137 km
10 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
146 km
10 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
132 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
138 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
139 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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
220 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
251 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
234 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
152 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
75 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
181 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
130 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
190 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
76 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
293 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
204 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
98 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
128 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
153 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
630 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 735 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
57 km
10.3 mi
9
Jan 9, 2024
EF3
71 km
5.2 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
33 km
12.1 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
90 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 30, 1973
EF3
77 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
61 km
11.6 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
78 km
15.0 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
100 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
79 km
0.3 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
82 km
7.1 mi
1
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
42 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
85 km
12.8 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
74 km
0.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
56 km
16.3 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
62 km
12.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
24 km
34.8 mi
1
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
63 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 18, 2022
EF2
68 km
1.6 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
73 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
83 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
69 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
98 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
97 km
2009
UNNAMED
5,017
100 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
98 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
99 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
88 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,509
98 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
98 km
2005
UNNAMED
4,408
99 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
93 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
44 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
80 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
84 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
52 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
97 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,032
53 km
1990
UNNAMED
3,993
68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
53°F (11°C)
5.3 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.6 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.1 in
June
78°F (26°C)
5.9 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.1 in
September
77°F (25°C)
5.1 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.2 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
3.6 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.4 in
Caryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (3.2").