Weather & Climate in Hytop, AL

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

Hytop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°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 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,733 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,733 ft (528 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8966°N, 86.0892°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.69"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

108 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	61 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	25 km	0 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	120 km	1 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	117 km	3 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	120 km	26 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	60 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	133 km	18 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	134 km	7 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	55 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	80 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	33 km	8 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	126 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	98 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	63 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	65 km	3 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	114 km	9 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	126 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Nov 1, 2009	1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee	M3.0	116 km	25 km
Jan 21, 2022	16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M2.9	126 km	15 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 165 fatalities, 2,537 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	57 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	90 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	20 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	83 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	78 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	32 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	71 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	34 km	10.9 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	86 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	58 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	39 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	57 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	90 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	53 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	39 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	35 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	45 km	12.0 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	76 km	19.3 mi	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	36 km	13.5 mi	4
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	44 km	26.8 mi	2

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	71 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	69 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	82 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	68 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	70 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	87 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	97 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	98 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	62 km
2014	SOUTH EAST COMPLEX	1,753	71 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,691	63 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,669	87 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,530	87 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,449	84 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,396	97 km
2006	RD07-09	1,394	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,347	87 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,331	87 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,271	20 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,250	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	5.2 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	5.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Driest
September	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	49°F (9°C)	5.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.9 in

Hytop has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.7").

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