Weather & Climate in Dutton, AL

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

Dutton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°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 55.1 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 1,333 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,333 ft (406 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	476/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6062°N, 85.9119°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"

45% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.7 / 100
Community Resilience	27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

110 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	29 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	31 km	0 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	141 km	1 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	108 km	3 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	127 km	26 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	51 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	47 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	142 km	18 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km	7 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	56 km	24 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	59 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	94 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	31 km	15 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	104 km	9 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	114 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	31 km	3 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	125 km	19 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	131 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	113 km	25 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	—	284 km

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

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 2,444 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	25 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	21 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	73 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	93 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	7 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	35 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	10 km	10.9 mi	1
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	90 km	10.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	97 km	49.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	68 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	80 km	29.5 mi	9
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	69 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	21 km	5.4 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	89 km	26.1 mi	3
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	100 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	86 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	75 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	6 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	73 km	12.0 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	70 km	19.3 mi	2

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	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	5,844	94 km
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	86 km
2022	SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO	3,750	92 km
2020	SC WEST END C AND D	3,538	94 km
2010	UPPER SHOAL	3,512	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,410	97 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	68 km
2024	AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX	2,836	98 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	38 km
2010	ML 0301 RX BURN	2,631	99 km
2019	540C	2,622	94 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,611	96 km
2021	SC RATTLESNAKE M	2,568	98 km
2024	SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX	2,510	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	35 km
2021	SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D	2,348	97 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	36 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	63 km
2015	540C	2,243	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	5.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	5.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	49°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in

Dutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").

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