Weather & Climate in Double Springs, AL

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

Double Springs 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 302 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 60.8 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 797 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density	232/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1496°N, 87.3894°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Winston County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"

60% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.0 / 100
Community Resilience	16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

72 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	123 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	112 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	143 km	0 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	149 km	13 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	114 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	79 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	69 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	66 km	1 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	146 km	0 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	135 km	0 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	97 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	70 km	6 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	145 km	0 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	20 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	118 km	0 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	40 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	21 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	63 km	0 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	—	243 km

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

Tornado History

781 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 375 fatalities, 3,798 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	98 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	70 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	81 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	82 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	69 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	77 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	37 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	36 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	92 km	97.3 mi	22
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	29 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	92 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	83 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	95 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	88 km	18.5 mi	21
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	54 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	53 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	95 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	82 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	34 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	82 km	21.3 mi	25

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	14 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	81 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	23 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	20 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	9 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	19 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	26 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	18 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	16 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	66 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	20 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	26 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	16 km
2011	MUD CREEK FIRE	2,224	86 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	17 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	16 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	18 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	27 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	9 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.4 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.2 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	6.0 in

Double Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").

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