Weather & Climate in Moulton, AL

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

Moulton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 639 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	639 ft (195 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density	567/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4883°N, 87.2827°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lawrence County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"

58% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	78.7 / 100
Community Resilience	32.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

60 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	99 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	146 km	5 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	143 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	118 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	103 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	101 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	127 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	146 km	8 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	143 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	105 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	135 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	123 km	19 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	148 km	7 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	21 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	31 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	90 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	77 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	53 km	10 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	137 km	16 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	—	275 km

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

Tornado History

748 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 229 fatalities, 2,694 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	90 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	18 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	32 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	52 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	10 km	16.7 mi	4
May 18, 1995	EF4	60 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	45 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	61 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	91 km	27.5 mi	11
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	88 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	74 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	90 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	66 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	26 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	29 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	98 km	2.0 mi	2
May 8, 2024	EF3	28 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	84 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	18 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	95 km	48.4 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	26 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	17 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	22 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	31 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	28 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	22 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	30 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	23 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	94 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	22 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	14 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	29 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	30 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	29 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	28 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	13 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	31 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	13 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	16 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	16 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.2 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.9 in

Moulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").

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