Weather & Climate in Good Hope, AL

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

Good Hope 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 669 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	669 ft (204 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	322/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1107°N, 86.8671°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cullman County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

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

77 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	121 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	89 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	101 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	144 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	102 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	109 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	105 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	85 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	145 km	8 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	109 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	105 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	119 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	123 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	53 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	98 km	0 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	108 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	94 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	33 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	—	226 km

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

Tornado History

818 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 329 fatalities, 3,656 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	87 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	89 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	66 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	68 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	69 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	99 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	55 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	14 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	51 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	46 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	81 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	79 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	63 km	18.5 mi	21
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	54 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	97 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	24 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	83 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	35 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	37 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	69 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: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	52 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	89 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	44 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	42 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	44 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	35 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	37 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	35 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	49 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	47 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	56 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	49 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	58 km
2011	MUD CREEK FIRE	2,224	81 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	36 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	36 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	48 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	43 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)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Good Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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