Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haleburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°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 56.7 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 343 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average
49°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
343 ft (105 m)
Area
3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density
38/sq mi
Coordinates
31.4100°N, 85.1381°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Henry County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar)5.94"
Driest Month (Oct)2.60"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
93.4 / 100
Community Resilience
46.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
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
170 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
236 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
222 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
226 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
51 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
164 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
127 mph
217 km
2004
Ivan
Category 3
127 mph
243 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
92 mph
155 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
286 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
150 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
223 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
235 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
557 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,171 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
76 km
10.3 mi
9
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
93 km
12.1 mi
2
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
75 km
70.4 mi
5
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
80 km
43.2 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
45 km
18.0 mi
1
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
86 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
99 km
15.0 mi
7
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
87 km
9.2 mi
11
Nov 25, 1986
EF3
75 km
44.0 mi
0
May 16, 1983
EF3
75 km
1.5 mi
0
Apr 1, 1981
EF3
97 km
0.1 mi
2
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
98 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
78 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
49 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
21 km
15.0 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
73 km
11.6 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
33 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
98 km
0.3 mi
0
Apr 23, 1971
EF3
63 km
13.9 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
73 km
2.0 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
97 km
2005
UNNAMED
10,827
91 km
2006
UNNAMED
7,788
91 km
2006
UNNAMED
6,753
78 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,854
96 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,600
78 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,442
86 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,750
68 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,733
85 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,694
90 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,508
68 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,424
68 km
1997
UNNAMED
3,423
68 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,305
85 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,062
68 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,927
66 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,718
85 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,666
91 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,657
68 km
2009
UNNAMED
2,599
89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (10°C)
5.9 in
Coldest
February
51°F (11°C)
5.4 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
April
65°F (18°C)
3.9 in
May
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.8 in
July
82°F (28°C)
5.8 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
4.5 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.3 in
October
67°F (19°C)
2.6 in
Driest
November
58°F (14°C)
3.7 in
December
51°F (11°C)
4.9 in
Haleburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.6").