Weather & Climate in Hartselle, AL

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

Hartselle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 58.7 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 672 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	672 ft (205 m)
Area	16.4 sq mi (42.4 km²)
Population Density	934/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4404°N, 86.9404°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Morgan County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.9 / 100
Community Resilience	47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

82 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	120 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	72 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	138 km	5 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	135 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	126 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	121 km	1 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	145 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	95 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	145 km	0 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	118 km	1 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	123 km	8 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	122 km	15 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	136 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	123 km	6 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	114 km	0 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	79 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	34 km	19 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	104 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	145 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	—	263 km

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

Tornado History

786 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 217 fatalities, 2,829 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	88 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	31 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	50 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	91 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	90 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	41 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	32 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	75 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	44 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	79 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	35 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	74 km	27.5 mi	11
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	85 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	60 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	64 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	64 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	14 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	19 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	86 km	2.0 mi	2
May 8, 2024	EF3	42 km	3.8 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	46 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	32 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	34 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	44 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	34 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	26 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	35 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	42 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	83 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	46 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	34 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	52 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	36 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	52 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	35 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	32 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	43 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	34 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	36 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	36 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in

Hartselle has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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