Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Noma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 166 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average
51°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
166 ft (51 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density
237/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9781°N, 85.6210°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Holmes County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 26 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jul)6.46"
Driest Month (Oct)3.03"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
13.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.8.
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
203 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
244 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
228 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
171 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
69 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
172 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
155 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
203 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
98 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
227 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
112 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
157 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
178 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
658 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 671 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
44 km
10.3 mi
9
Jan 9, 2024
EF3
94 km
5.2 mi
0
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
39 km
12.1 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
67 km
18.0 mi
1
Nov 25, 1986
EF3
54 km
44.0 mi
0
May 16, 1983
EF3
54 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
86 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
53 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
49 km
15.0 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
46 km
11.6 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
72 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
72 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
85 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 2, 1971
EF3
85 km
23.8 mi
0
Dec 28, 1968
EF3
98 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
70 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
93 km
0.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
82 km
12.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
96 km
21.7 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
13 km
34.8 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
BERTHA SWAMP RD
23,036
86 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
93 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
94 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
67 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
78 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,032
78 km
1990
UNNAMED
3,993
86 km
2010
UNNAMED
3,921
87 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,750
78 km
2008
UNNAMED
3,675
68 km
1986
UNNAMED
3,586
77 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,540
73 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,508
78 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,424
78 km
1997
UNNAMED
3,423
78 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,384
92 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,378
73 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,349
82 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,191
75 km
2010
UNNAMED
3,189
80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (10°C)
4.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.2 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.3 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
5.4 in
July
82°F (28°C)
6.5 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.5 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.0 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
3.2 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.5 in
Noma has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").