Weather & Climate in Moores Mill, AL

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

Moores Mill 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 41. The city sits at an elevation of 696 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	696 ft (212 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density	445/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8521°N, 86.5204°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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

88 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	91 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	31 km	0 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	148 km	1 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	95 km	24 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	99 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	91 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	66 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	93 km	3 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	138 km	8 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	93 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	144 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	91 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	19 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	97 km	14 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	62 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	61 km	13 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	100 km	6 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	148 km	8 km
May 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia	M2.9	110 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 195 fatalities, 2,670 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	71 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	98 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	51 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	56 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	56 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	97 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	93 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	87 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	65 km	10.9 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	89 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	47 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	25 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	17 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	82 km	5.4 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	97 km	26.1 mi	3
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	74 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	52 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	34 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	44 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	65 km	12.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BK OWL CREEK (2,838 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	90 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	92 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	93 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	100 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	99 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	97 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	98 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	89 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	96 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	94 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	88 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	89 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	92 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	92 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	95 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	98 km
2014	SOUTH EAST COMPLEX	1,753	98 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,691	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	5.1 in
February	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.1 in
June	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in	Coldest

Moores Mill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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