Weather & Climate in Hollywood, AL

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

Hollywood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 55.1 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 644 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	644 ft (196 m)
Area	8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7173°N, 85.9656°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"

45% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.7 / 100
Community Resilience	27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

111 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	40 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	24 km	0 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	109 km	3 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	132 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	122 km	26 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	136 km	18 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	50 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	59 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	138 km	7 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	52 km	24 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	48 km	8 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	105 km	9 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	116 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	93 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	41 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	43 km	3 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	125 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	126 km	5 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	112 km	25 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	140 km	19 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	—	295 km

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

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 173 fatalities, 2,517 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	36 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	99 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	85 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	11 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	10 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	74 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	48 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	13 km	10.9 mi	1
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	98 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	98 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	63 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	87 km	29.5 mi	9
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	58 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	34 km	5.4 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	97 km	26.1 mi	3
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	96 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	74 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	62 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	13 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	62 km	12.0 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 acres, 2001).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	78 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	82 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	48 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	46 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	48 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	70 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	82 km
2021	MT WIESNER	1,905	82 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	82 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	69 km
2014	SOUTH EAST COMPLEX	1,753	48 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,691	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,669	70 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,530	70 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,449	62 km
1985	UNNAMED	1,397	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,396	81 km
2006	RD07-09	1,394	46 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,357	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.2 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Hollywood has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").

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