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Weather & Climate in Kennedy, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kennedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 56.9 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 386 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5807°N, 87.9855°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 46 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 32 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 20 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 20 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 16 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 68 km | 0 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 64 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 22 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 102 km | 19 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 30 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | — | 257 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 342 fatalities, 3,979 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 60 km | 132.0 mi | 72 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 67 km | 37.1 mi | 23 |
| Apr 8, 1998 | EF5 | 62 km | 30.3 mi | 32 |
| Apr 4, 1977 | EF5 | 98 km | 14.7 mi | 22 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 31 km | 79.5 mi | 28 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 41 km | 127.8 mi | 13 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 62 km | 80.7 mi | 64 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | EF4 | 65 km | 18.0 mi | 11 |
| Feb 23, 1975 | EF4 | 66 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 40 km | 110.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 6, 1967 | EF4 | 77 km | 20.9 mi | 2 |
| Apr 29, 1963 | EF4 | 91 km | 4.7 mi | 3 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | EF4 | 97 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 1957 | EF4 | 83 km | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1956 | EF4 | 95 km | 21.3 mi | 25 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 78 km | 36.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 81 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 92 km | 50.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2019 | EF3 | 43 km | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 39 km | 22.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX | 5,018 | 90 km |
| 2019 | OK C-49 | 4,745 | 92 km |
| 2022 | OK TORNADO UNIT | 4,504 | 82 km |
| 2022 | OK COMP 40/53 | 4,093 | 90 km |
| 2020 | OK PAYNE LAKE | 4,078 | 90 km |
| 2022 | OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED | 3,841 | 81 km |
| 2022 | OK COMP 50/51/52 | 3,786 | 94 km |
| 2016 | MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B | 3,633 | 89 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,616 | 96 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,605 | 90 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,593 | 98 km |
| 2024 | OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX | 3,579 | 82 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,556 | 83 km |
| 2021 | OK 234 | 3,482 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,414 | 93 km |
| 2022 | OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED | 3,373 | 86 km |
| 1987 | 10 NOVEMBER | 3,301 | 89 km |
| 2021 | OK COMP 33 AND 43 | 3,164 | 88 km |
| 2021 | OK COMP 49 | 3,146 | 94 km |
| 2022 | OK COMP 14 | 3,140 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Kennedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").