Weather & Climate in Center Point, AL

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

Center Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density	2,592/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6439°N, 86.6846°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	136 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	126 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	56 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	146 km	0 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	98 km	13 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	117 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	53 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	93 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	120 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	116 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	91 km	5 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	137 km	15 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	117 km	6 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	131 km	3 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	149 km	0 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	78 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	147 km	0 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	80 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	89 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	59 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2004	Ivan	Category 1	81 mph	267 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	92 mph	173 km

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

Tornado History

705 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 209 fatalities, 2,391 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	67 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	27 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	57 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	11 km	97.3 mi	22
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	39 km	10.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	50 km	50.0 mi	22
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	45 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	43 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	35 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	40 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	40 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	54 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	31 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	85 km	8.6 mi	5
May 1, 1953	EF4	84 km	12.1 mi	7
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	74 km	50.1 mi	0
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	54 km	38.2 mi	6
Jan 25, 2021	EF3	14 km	10.4 mi	1
Mar 19, 2018	EF3	72 km	35.0 mi	0
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	96 km	6.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,157 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	UNNAMED	5,157	71 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,199	74 km
2022	OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED	3,841	99 km
2021	OK 234	3,482	100 km
2010	WIREGRASS	3,467	72 km
1998	CHEAHA WILDERNESS	3,299	81 km
2021	TL TYLER WEST	3,148	67 km
2022	OK COMP 14	3,140	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	96 km
2010	BANKHEAD I	3,027	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	66 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,871	77 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	94 km
2024	AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX	2,836	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,777	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	87 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	83 km
2019	TL BUNN	2,688	79 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,667	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	4.8 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	53°F (11°C)	4.5 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.9 in

Center Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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