Weather & Climate in Littleville, AL

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

Littleville 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 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 56.7 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 689 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density	174/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5951°N, 87.6707°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Colbert County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.8 / 100
Community Resilience	68.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

43 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	132 km	0 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	124 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	97 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	96 km	1 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	149 km	5 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	110 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	101 km	6 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	88 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	0 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	95 km	5 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	51 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	61 km	13 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	144 km	16 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	92 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	60 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	101 km	1 km
Jun 7, 2005	21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama	M2.8	123 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	73 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	81 km	20 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	—	298 km

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

Tornado History

657 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 257 fatalities, 2,547 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	94 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	70 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	76 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	95 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	58 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	22 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	84 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	41 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	94 km	16.2 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	64 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	48 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	94 km	18.5 mi	21
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	90 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	63 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	61 km	21.6 mi	4
May 8, 2024	EF3	44 km	3.8 mi	0
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	56 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	66 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	45 km	15.6 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	68 km	34.0 mi	0

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	44 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	47 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	50 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	53 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	57 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	55 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	44 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	38 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	43 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	40 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	40 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	57 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	43 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	53 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	42 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	42 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	42 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.9 in

Littleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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