Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Graceville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 150 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
51°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
150 ft (46 m)
Area
4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density
603/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9603°N, 85.5128°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Holmes County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)6.46"
Driest Month (Oct)3.03"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
13.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very 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
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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
193 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
234 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
218 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
181 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
59 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
162 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
164 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
214 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
97 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
237 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
123 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
163 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
177 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
649 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 692 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
53 km
10.3 mi
9
Jan 9, 2024
EF3
94 km
5.2 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
36 km
12.1 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
57 km
18.0 mi
1
Nov 25, 1986
EF3
61 km
44.0 mi
0
May 16, 1983
EF3
61 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
91 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
56 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
46 km
15.0 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
54 km
11.6 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
72 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
81 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
89 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 2, 1971
EF3
91 km
23.8 mi
0
Dec 28, 1968
EF3
88 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
77 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
99 km
7.1 mi
1
May 10, 2024
EF2
94 km
24.2 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
91 km
0.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
12 km
34.8 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
BERTHA SWAMP RD
23,036
81 km
2011
UNNAMED
8,424
98 km
2022
ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128
7,208
100 km
2008
UNNAMED
6,185
98 km
2017
BU 9
5,996
100 km
2000
UNNAMED
5,917
99 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,383
98 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,364
96 km
2018
UNNAMED
5,311
97 km
2008
UNNAMED
5,207
99 km
2009
UNNAMED
5,017
99 km
2018
UNNAMED
5,003
100 km
2014
BURN UNIT 8
4,937
97 km
2013
BURN UNIT 17
4,878
98 km
2013
BURN UNIT 11
4,851
100 km
2021
BU 11
4,763
100 km
2000
UNNAMED
4,734
97 km
2024
ANF BU 11 RX 0321
4,672
100 km
1995
UNNAMED
4,562
98 km
1995
UNNAMED
4,547
99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (10°C)
4.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.2 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.3 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.4 in
July
82°F (28°C)
6.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.5 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.0 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
3.2 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.5 in
Graceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").