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Weather & Climate in Hillsboro, AL

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

Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 56.3 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 603 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation603 ft (184 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates34.6426°N, 87.1785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 143 km 20 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 87 km 0 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 137 km 1 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 124 km 5 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 120 km 1 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 122 km 1 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 130 km 8 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 125 km 6 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 145 km 15 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 143 km 3 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 110 km 5 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 119 km 0 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 39 km 5 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 95 km 5 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 47 km 19 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 133 km 19 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 35 km 13 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 100 km 8 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 36 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 113 km 1 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 — 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 2,565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 100 km 69.4 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 34 km 52.0 mi 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 13 km 83.3 mi 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 65 km 46.9 mi 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 29 km 16.7 mi 4
May 18, 1995 EF4 48 km 29.0 mi 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 25 km 39.0 mi 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 48 km 18.5 mi 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 27.5 mi 11
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 86 km 28.0 mi 2
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 26.1 mi 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 83 km 7.2 mi 4
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 35 km 8.6 mi 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 17 km 21.6 mi 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 79 km 2.0 mi 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 11 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 66 km 12.0 mi 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 24 km 6.2 mi 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 90 km 48.4 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 16 km 15.6 mi 2
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 45 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 45 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 46 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 42 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 42 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 32 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 45 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 32 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 50 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 32 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 35 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 35 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in

Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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