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Weather & Climate in Cleveland, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cleveland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 563 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0022°N, 86.5614°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cullman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
92 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 | 102 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama | M3.9 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 139 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 148 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 139 km | 0 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M3.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama | M3.1 | 98 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 120 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 127 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | — | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
761 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 323 fatalities, 3,609 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 69 km | 36.6 mi | 25 |
| Apr 8, 1998 | EF5 | 98 km | 30.3 mi | 32 |
| Apr 4, 1977 | EF5 | 64 km | 14.7 mi | 22 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 90 km | 83.3 mi | 16 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 99 km | 52.0 mi | 28 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 42 km | 46.9 mi | 6 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 87 km | 47.0 mi | 14 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 36 km | 97.3 mi | 22 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 87 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 100 km | 10.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 80 km | 16.7 mi | 4 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 15 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF4 | 49 km | 50.0 mi | 22 |
| Nov 15, 1989 | EF4 | 73 km | 18.5 mi | 21 |
| May 19, 1973 | EF4 | 91 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 1967 | EF4 | 66 km | 20.9 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1964 | EF4 | 77 km | 3.3 mi | 10 |
| Mar 11, 1963 | EF4 | 33 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | EF4 | 80 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1957 | EF4 | 5 km | 26.1 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,740 | 93 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 6,320 | 98 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 5,844 | 98 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,157 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,199 | 88 km |
| 2014 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,857 | 96 km |
| 2022 | SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO | 3,750 | 96 km |
| 2020 | SC WEST END C AND D | 3,538 | 91 km |
| 2010 | UPPER SHOAL | 3,512 | 98 km |
| 2010 | WIREGRASS | 3,467 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,410 | 94 km |
| 1998 | CHEAHA WILDERNESS | 3,299 | 93 km |
| 2018 | HOUCK CREEK | 3,188 | 95 km |
| 2021 | TL TYLER WEST | 3,148 | 87 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,112 | 83 km |
| 2007 | PENTECOST | 3,095 | 82 km |
| 2010 | BANKHEAD I | 3,027 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,893 | 97 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,871 | 91 km |
| 2020 | BK OWL CREEK | 2,838 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").