Weather & Climate in Owens Cross Roads, AL

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

Owens Cross Roads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 58.1 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 584 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	584 ft (178 m)
Area	8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density	339/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5855°N, 86.4550°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"

53% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

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

94 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	76 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	25 km	0 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	97 km	0 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	98 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	64 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	80 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	76 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	78 km	15 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	140 km	8 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	79 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	79 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	114 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	78 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	79 km	10 km
Mar 28, 1991	5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama	M2.9	133 km	28 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	88 km	6 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	130 km	8 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	99 km	14 km
May 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia	M2.9	101 km	3 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	—	276 km

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

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 192 fatalities, 2,698 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	49 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	56 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	95 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	44 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	76 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	55 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	73 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	57 km	10.9 mi	1
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	79 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	74 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	59 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	19 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	46 km	27.5 mi	11
May 19, 1973	EF4	66 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	87 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	68 km	26.1 mi	3
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	61 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	50 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	64 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	70 km	12.7 mi	3

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	93 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	95 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	90 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	80 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	85 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	73 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	89 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	82 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	93 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	81 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	81 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	99 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	82 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	81 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	80 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in

Owens Cross Roads has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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