Weather & Climate in Joppa, AL

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

Joppa 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 991 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	991 ft (302 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	216/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2996°N, 86.5499°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marshall County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.4 / 100
Community Resilience	39.0 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

95 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	87 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	54 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	128 km	5 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	125 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	138 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	144 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	141 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	57 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	119 km	0 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	122 km	24 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	111 km	8 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	144 km	6 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	89 km	15 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	138 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	85 km	3 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	60 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	64 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	135 km	0 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	89 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	134 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	—	245 km

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

Tornado History

782 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 303 fatalities, 3,493 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	53 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	94 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	64 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	87 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	49 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	69 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	81 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	63 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	77 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	69 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	77 km	10.9 mi	1
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	44 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	74 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	74 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	40 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	78 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	76 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	88 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	55 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	36 km	26.1 mi	3

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	78 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	86 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	66 km
2024	AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX	2,836	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	66 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	61 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	95 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	58 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	88 km
2010	ML 0301 RX BURN	2,631	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	62 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	74 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	76 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	80 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	89 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	69 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	85 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in

Joppa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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