Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pine Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 900 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
900 ft (274 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density
428/sq mi
Coordinates
32.8520°N, 84.8516°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Harris County County
Nearest Airport
Auburn University Regional (AUO) 38 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar)6.02"
Driest Month (Oct)2.91"
Air Quality
AQI Median
44.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
20.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
23.8 / 100
Community Resilience
52.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively 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
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Jan 18, 2000
11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia
M3.5
130 km
19 km
Feb 17, 1991
6 km N of Goldville, Alabama
M2.9
92 km
1 km
Apr 15, 2001
9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama
M2.6
137 km
5 km
Apr 15, 2001
12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama
M2.6
139 km
11 km
Sep 12, 2022
13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia
M2.5
109 km
1 km
Oct 6, 2003
11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama
M2.5
139 km
0 km
Jan 4, 2008
14 km N of Hollins, Alabama
M2.5
126 km
0 km
Aug 18, 1993
2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia
M2.5
123 km
0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 2
109 mph
226 km
2023
Idalia
Category 1
—
291 km
2018
Michael
Category 4
155 mph
122 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
75 mph
295 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
115 mph
176 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
92 mph
197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
494 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,360 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021
EF4
55 km
38.6 mi
0
Mar 3, 2019
EF4
74 km
68.0 mi
23
Mar 26, 2023
EF3
32 km
21.5 mi
0
Jan 12, 2023
EF3
49 km
31.2 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
79 km
5.3 mi
0
Apr 13, 2020
EF3
48 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 29, 2014
EF3
56 km
11.5 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
43 km
21.7 mi
2
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
52 km
30.8 mi
2
Feb 26, 2008
EF3
89 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 1, 2007
EF3
87 km
9.7 mi
0
Jan 2, 2006
EF3
50 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 5, 1989
EF3
48 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1981
EF3
84 km
0.1 mi
2
Feb 18, 1975
EF3
93 km
9.7 mi
2
Jan 26, 1974
EF3
65 km
21.3 mi
1
Apr 2, 1970
EF3
53 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 19, 1970
EF3
33 km
2.0 mi
2
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
81 km
0.1 mi
2
Dec 24, 1964
EF3
72 km
75.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
13,987
97 km
2005
UNNAMED
10,827
95 km
2006
UNNAMED
7,788
95 km
2005
UNNAMED
5,854
96 km
2004
UNNAMED
5,397
44 km
2004
UNNAMED
3,429
58 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,362
88 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,305
89 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,210
64 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,992
52 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,754
58 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,718
89 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,666
84 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,501
52 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,487
63 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,201
53 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,198
59 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,063
56 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,027
37 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,998
45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
47°F (8°C)
5.3 in
March
55°F (13°C)
6.0 in
Wettest
April
61°F (16°C)
4.7 in
May
69°F (20°C)
3.9 in
June
76°F (24°C)
3.9 in
July
79°F (26°C)
5.4 in
Warmest
August
78°F (26°C)
3.7 in
September
73°F (23°C)
3.3 in
October
63°F (17°C)
2.9 in
Driest
November
54°F (12°C)
3.8 in
December
47°F (8°C)
5.1 in
Pine Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (2.9").