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Weather & Climate in Haleyville, AL

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

Haleyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 66.1 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 944 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation944 ft (288 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates34.2338°N, 87.6176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinston County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 138 km 0 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 129 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 144 km 0 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 118 km 1 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 84 km 1 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 127 km 5 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 60 km 1 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 62 km 1 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 147 km 0 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 65 km 6 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 113 km 0 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 109 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 146 km 0 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 35 km 5 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 57 km 5 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 124 km 19 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 39 km 19 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 119 km 7 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 51 km 5 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 61 km 0 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 — 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

715 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 278 fatalities, 2,569 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 51 km 132.0 mi 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 79 km 37.1 mi 23
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 94 km 30.3 mi 32
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 83.3 mi 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 65 km 79.5 mi 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 29 km 52.0 mi 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 46.9 mi 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 35 km 16.7 mi 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 86 km 29.0 mi 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 85 km 39.0 mi 1
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 72 km 20.9 mi 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 76 km 28.0 mi 2
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 55 km 7.2 mi 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 54 km 8.6 mi 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 70 km 21.6 mi 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 67 km 3.8 mi 0
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 54 km 6.2 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 80 km 8.9 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 70 km 15.6 mi 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 34.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 21 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 94 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 33 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 27 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 37 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 25 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,394 87 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 33 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 14 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 14 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 36 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 34 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 27 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 33 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 6.2 in

Haleyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.5").

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