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Weather & Climate in Natural Bridge, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Natural Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 66.1 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 740 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0904°N, 87.6014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
69 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 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 129 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 68 km | 1 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 48 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 50 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 52 km | 6 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 40 km | 19 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 103 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 37 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 47 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | — | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
740 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 324 fatalities, 3,088 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 50 km | 132.0 mi | 72 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 78 km | 37.1 mi | 23 |
| Apr 8, 1998 | EF5 | 78 km | 30.3 mi | 32 |
| Apr 4, 1977 | EF5 | 89 km | 14.7 mi | 22 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 85 km | 83.3 mi | 16 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 57 km | 79.5 mi | 28 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 44 km | 52.0 mi | 28 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 55 km | 46.9 mi | 6 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 45 km | 16.7 mi | 4 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 98 km | 39.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 6, 1967 | EF4 | 59 km | 20.9 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 1963 | EF4 | 68 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | EF4 | 99 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 1957 | EF4 | 44 km | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 1956 | EF4 | 88 km | 21.3 mi | 25 |
| Apr 24, 1955 | EF4 | 58 km | 8.6 mi | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1952 | EF4 | 79 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 80 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.4 mi | 1 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.2 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 | 28 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,893 | 78 km |
| 2020 | BK OWL CREEK | 2,838 | 41 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,822 | 38 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,764 | 29 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 39 km |
| 2011 | GREEN TOWER | 2,653 | 46 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,602 | 38 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 32 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,394 | 76 km |
| 2015 | BIG TREE | 2,288 | 31 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,264 | 42 km |
| 2010 | BALLS MT. | 2,229 | 24 km |
| 2011 | MUD CREEK FIRE | 2,224 | 88 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,160 | 37 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 24 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,114 | 38 km |
| 2021 | BK LEOLA/WARREN | 2,007 | 43 km |
| 2024 | BNK MILL CREEK RX | 1,959 | 29 km |
| 2010 | STINSON GAP | 1,922 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in |
Natural Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.5").