Weather & Climate in Courtland, AL

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

Courtland 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 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 56.3 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 567 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	567 ft (173 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	263/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6699°N, 87.3279°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lawrence County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	78.7 / 100
Community Resilience	32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

52 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	100 km	0 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	136 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	117 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	115 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	138 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	141 km	8 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	143 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	120 km	6 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	143 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	51 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	42 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	116 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	106 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	100 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	35 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	35 km	13 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	112 km	1 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	44 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	54 km	20 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	—	296 km

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

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,504 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	98 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	88 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	26 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	26 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	72 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	30 km	16.7 mi	4
May 18, 1995	EF4	33 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	39 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	62 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	84 km	27.5 mi	11
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	94 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	87 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	44 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	31 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	87 km	2.0 mi	2
May 8, 2024	EF3	13 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	77 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	34 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	78 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	82 km	8.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	44 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	38 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	42 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	51 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	49 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	42 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	50 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	42 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	39 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	34 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	46 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	50 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	46 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	49 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	33 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	51 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	33 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	35 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	35 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	4.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in

Courtland has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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