Weather & Climate in Jasper, AL

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

Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 61.8 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 429 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	429 ft (131 m)
Area	29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density	493/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8511°N, 87.2683°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Walker County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"

63% above US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.2 / 100
Community Resilience	22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

73 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	135 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	77 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	120 km	0 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	114 km	13 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	90 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	75 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	55 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	127 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	66 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	62 km	1 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	65 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	123 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	64 km	6 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	122 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	74 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	83 km	0 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	50 km	5 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	79 km	7 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	42 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	7 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2005	Katrina	Category 1	—	294 km
2004	Ivan	Category 1	81 mph	276 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	208 km

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

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 348 fatalities, 3,394 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	86 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	49 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	48 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	97 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	80 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	72 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	67 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	35 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	61 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	78 km	10.1 mi	0
Dec 16, 2000	EF4	98 km	18.0 mi	11
Feb 23, 1975	EF4	91 km	14.4 mi	1
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	19 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	98 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	34 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	60 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	71 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	10 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	48 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	59 km	8.6 mi	5

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OK TORNADO UNIT (4,504 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	OK TORNADO UNIT	4,504	97 km
2022	OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED	3,841	95 km
2024	OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX	3,579	98 km
2022	OK COMP 14	3,140	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	49 km
2021	OK 232 UNIT	2,977	100 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	48 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	54 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	49 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	41 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	44 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,703	100 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	52 km
2020	OK COMP 6	2,606	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	42 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,583	99 km
2020	OK COMBINED 15/16/18	2,557	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,530	96 km
2024	OAK COMP 7 RX	2,501	96 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	53°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	5.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.6 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.8 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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