Weather & Climate in Madison, AL

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

Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°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 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 70% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²)
Population Density	1,908/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7105°N, 86.7623°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	70.0%
Unhealthy Days	0

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

83 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	106 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	49 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	95 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	120 km	24 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	122 km	0 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	93 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	109 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	107 km	3 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	129 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	113 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	64 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	67 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	147 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	123 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	47 km	13 km
Mar 28, 1991	5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama	M2.9	148 km	28 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	121 km	14 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	118 km	6 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	48 km	10 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	—	291 km

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

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 2,737 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	80 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	71 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	26 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	72 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	74 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	79 km	30.2 mi	1
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	84 km	10.9 mi	1
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	59 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	93 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	73 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	28 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	12 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	40 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	96 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	91 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	84 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	98 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	48 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	25 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	52 km	2.0 mi	2

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	76 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	65 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	76 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	67 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	59 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	68 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	72 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	74 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	62 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	81 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	68 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	61 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	76 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	62 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	65 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	5.1 in
February	43°F (6°C)	4.8 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	4.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.1 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in	Coldest

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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