Weather & Climate in Garden City, AL

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

Garden City 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 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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 527 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	527 ft (161 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	253/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0147°N, 86.7491°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cullman County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

81 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	116 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	91 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	93 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	136 km	1 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	135 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	104 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	89 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	116 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	113 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	76 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	148 km	8 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	115 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	102 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	113 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	118 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	56 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	104 km	0 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	101 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	47 km	19 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	—	214 km

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

Tornado History

787 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 327 fatalities, 3,637 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	82 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	86 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	58 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	81 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	84 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	41 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	25 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	98 km	47.0 mi	14
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	66 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	31 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	94 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	64 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	71 km	18.5 mi	21
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	52 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	83 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	19 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	75 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	22 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	42 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	61 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: TL TYLER WEST (3,148 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	TL TYLER WEST	3,148	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	66 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	86 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	59 km
2024	AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX	2,836	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	57 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	58 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	50 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	52 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	83 km
2010	ML 0301 RX BURN	2,631	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	49 km
2021	TL MUMP CREEK	2,532	100 km
2015	CAMP MAC SOUTH	2,462	99 km
2024	TAL RIDGE ROAD RX	2,455	100 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	64 km
2022	TL RIDGE ROAD	2,438	100 km
2010	WADE 1	2,415	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	39 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	44°F (7°C)	5.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.4 in

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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