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Weather & Climate in Grove Hill, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grove Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 61.4 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 463 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6987°N, 87.7729°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile Regional (MOB) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
37 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 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M2.9 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 66 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama | M2.8 | 81 km | 10 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 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 112 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 281 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 110 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 34 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 163 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 121 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 125 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 193 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
358 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 446 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 58 km | 18.3 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF4 | 93 km | 139.1 mi | 7 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF4 | 50 km | 25.4 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | EF3 | 80 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 59 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 6, 1996 | EF3 | 95 km | 19.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 10, 1992 | EF3 | 98 km | 18.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF3 | 79 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1984 | EF3 | 25 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF3 | 36 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 20, 1971 | EF3 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 23 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 1967 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1961 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1957 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 23, 1953 | EF3 | 29 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF2 | 79 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 85 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,334 | 72 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,870 | 73 km |
| 2021 | CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 | 4,697 | 100 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,500 | 95 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,189 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 72 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,854 | 93 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 93 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,698 | 98 km |
| 2010 | CPT 393 | 3,474 | 95 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,432 | 88 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 3,229 | 97 km |
| 2010 | CPT 389 | 3,200 | 99 km |
| 2022 | CHICKASAWHAY CPT 447 448 | 2,928 | 87 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,819 | 91 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,768 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8 in |
Grove Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (2.9").