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Weather & Climate in Fort Rucker, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Rucker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.9 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 344 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3426°N, 85.7161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama | M2.5 | 147 km | 8 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 |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 220 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 171 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 87 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 163 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 189 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 110 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 217 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 576 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 21 km | 10.3 mi | 9 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 81 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 82 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 21 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 21 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 45 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 70 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 14 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 18 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 35 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 41 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF3 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 45 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1956 | EF3 | 84 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 54 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 84 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 73 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 13,987 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,827 | 96 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,046 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,788 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,854 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 85 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 82 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,235 | 86 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,141 | 98 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,032 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 79 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,675 | 93 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 3,540 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,378 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,305 | 98 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 3,191 | 99 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,189 | 99 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 3,062 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in |
Fort Rucker has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (3.0").