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Weather & Climate in Excel, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Excel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°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 55.3 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 408 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4264°N, 87.3437°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pensacola International (PNS) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 39 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 35 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2 km ESE of Century, Florida | M2.7 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama | M2.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama | M2.5 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama | M2.5 | 13 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 70 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 230 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 70 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 34 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 175 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 70 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 189 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
397 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 358 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 77 km | 18.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF4 | 9 km | 25.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF4 | 81 km | 52.4 mi | 2 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | EF3 | 62 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1997 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1984 | EF3 | 57 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF3 | 15 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 20, 1971 | EF3 | 22 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1962 | EF3 | 93 km | 6.9 mi | 17 |
| Dec 10, 1961 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1956 | EF3 | 78 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 23, 1953 | EF3 | 63 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 42 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 59 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2023 | EF2 | 87 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF2 | 93 km | 11.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF2 | 100 km | 23.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 87 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,706 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,706 | 65 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,046 | 80 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 65 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,334 | 58 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 5,692 | 64 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,616 | 84 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,525 | 69 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,870 | 91 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,627 | 74 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,577 | 70 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 4,523 | 84 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,486 | 91 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,397 | 78 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,119 | 92 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 91 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 47 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,854 | 43 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,843 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 42 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in |
Excel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.0").