Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pine Level enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 67.6 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 246 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Area
6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density
30/sq mi
Coordinates
30.8892°N, 87.1695°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Santa Rosa County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall67.6"
78% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.32"
Driest Month (Oct)3.43"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
12.2 / 100
Community Resilience
54.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 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
30 km
10 km
Jul 16, 1993
2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama
M3.7
147 km
5 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
27 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
120 km
5 km
Mar 22, 2005
9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama
M3.3
135 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
42 km
5 km
May 16, 2008
10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama
M3.1
139 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
22 km
10 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
19 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
25 km
5 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
27 km
10 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
44 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
9 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
10 km
5 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
29 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
124 km
11 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
73 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
22 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
24 km
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
174 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
186 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
183 km
2012
Isaac
Category 1
81 mph
298 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
16 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
233 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
127 mph
64 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
156 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
169 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
89 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
37 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
45 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
278 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
133 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
614 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 656 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971
EF4
69 km
25.4 mi
0
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
44 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
20 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
72 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 21, 1997
EF3
86 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 18, 1978
EF3
76 km
10.5 mi
0
Dec 20, 1971
EF3
57 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
60 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 3, 1968
EF3
92 km
70.4 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
98 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
52 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
78 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
31 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
28 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
51 km
1.0 mi
0
May 3, 1956
EF3
99 km
3.8 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
7 km
24.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
92 km
24.2 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
54 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
97 km
0.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
10,557
56 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
22 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
63 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
72 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,388
53 km
2005
UNNAMED
7,334
60 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
21 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
33 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
55 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
41 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
34 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
36 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
43 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
36 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
39 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
88 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
59 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
62 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
86 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
5.6 in
Coldest
February
53°F (11°C)
5.5 in
March
59°F (15°C)
6.7 in
April
65°F (18°C)
4.4 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.2 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.4 in
July
80°F (27°C)
7.3 in
Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
Warmest
September
77°F (25°C)
5.4 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
Driest
November
58°F (15°C)
4.5 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.9 in
Pine Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.4").