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Weather & Climate in Pine Apple, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pine Apple enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 55.2 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 336 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8722°N, 86.9891°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M2.9 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama | M2.8 | 107 km | 28 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama | M2.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 102 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 |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 125 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 228 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 85 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 230 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 53 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 243 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
460 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 485 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 48 km | 18.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF4 | 51 km | 25.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1969 | EF4 | 34 km | 52.4 mi | 2 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | 76 km | 82.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF3 | 98 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2008 | EF3 | 76 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 1996 | EF3 | 65 km | 19.0 mi | 4 |
| May 3, 1984 | EF3 | 78 km | 7.0 mi | 5 |
| Mar 24, 1984 | EF3 | 97 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1983 | EF3 | 59 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1979 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF3 | 58 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 79 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 20, 1971 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 79 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 99 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 11, 1961 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,046 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,046 | 91 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,525 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,870 | 53 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,577 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,021 | 54 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 80 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,854 | 75 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,698 | 80 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,507 | 99 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 3,482 | 97 km |
| 2020 | CN ROCK CREEK 02 | 3,337 | 95 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,967 | 77 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,942 | 100 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,925 | 93 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,875 | 95 km |
| 2020 | OK COMPARTMENT 135/136 | 2,727 | 98 km |
| 2010 | COMPARTMENT 63 D | 2,706 | 94 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,693 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in |
Pine Apple has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.5").