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Weather & Climate in Eufaula, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eufaula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°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 53.3 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 194 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 73.5 sq mi (190.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9099°N, 85.1527°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Feb 17, 1991 | 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama | M2.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 188 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 250 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 77 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 129 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
563 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,319 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF4 | 67 km | 68.0 mi | 23 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 93 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF3 | 62 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 57 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 98 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 94 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1981 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 72 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 97 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 42 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 52 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 81 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 59 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1954 | EF3 | 89 km | 51.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1954 | EF3 | 48 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
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 | 49 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 42 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 42 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 30 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 49 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 31 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 47 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,397 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 55 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,429 | 55 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,362 | 50 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 32 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,267 | 83 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,210 | 50 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,018 | 70 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,992 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,916 | 67 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,754 | 51 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,718 | 32 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 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 |
Eufaula has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.3").