Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coleman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 363 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
363 ft (111 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density
28/sq mi
Coordinates
31.6686°N, 84.8930°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Clay County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 41 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar)5.75"
Driest Month (Oct)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
8.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
99.3 / 100
Community Resilience
7.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
13 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
157 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
243 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
217 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
257 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
42 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
174 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
127 mph
248 km
2004
Ivan
Category 3
121 mph
268 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
92 mph
191 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
159 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
259 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
270 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,198 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
58 km
70.4 mi
5
Apr 29, 2014
EF3
94 km
11.5 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
43 km
43.2 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
69 km
18.0 mi
1
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
80 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
98 km
15.0 mi
7
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
81 km
9.2 mi
11
Apr 15, 1999
EF3
97 km
14.5 mi
0
Apr 1, 1981
EF3
80 km
0.1 mi
2
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
94 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
76 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
56 km
15.0 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
49 km
16.8 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
93 km
13.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
27 km
13.9 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
88 km
2.0 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
98 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 31, 1961
EF3
86 km
8.2 mi
0
Mar 13, 1954
EF3
75 km
7.0 mi
2
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
36 km
21.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
13,987
86 km
2005
UNNAMED
10,827
79 km
2006
UNNAMED
7,788
78 km
2006
UNNAMED
6,753
66 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,854
85 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,600
67 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,442
81 km
2004
UNNAMED
5,397
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,750
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,733
80 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,694
88 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,508
90 km
2004
UNNAMED
3,429
74 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,424
90 km
1997
UNNAMED
3,423
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,362
86 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,305
68 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,210
68 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,062
90 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,992
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
5.3 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
5.1 in
March
58°F (14°C)
5.8 in
Wettest
April
64°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
June
78°F (25°C)
4.6 in
July
81°F (27°C)
5.6 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
4.1 in
September
76°F (24°C)
3.3 in
October
66°F (19°C)
2.3 in
Driest
November
57°F (14°C)
3.5 in
December
50°F (10°C)
4.8 in
Coleman has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.3").