Weather & Climate in Pinson, AL

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

Pinson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Area	10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density	658/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7093°N, 86.6636°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 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	129 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	118 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	63 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	122 km	1 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	105 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	96 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	60 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	121 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	117 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	85 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	125 km	3 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	83 km	5 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	131 km	15 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	119 km	6 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	75 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	60 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	106 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	20 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	108 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	85 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2004	Ivan	Category 1	81 mph	275 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	180 km

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

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 242 fatalities, 2,448 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	99 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	71 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	32 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	9 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	52 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	96 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	32 km	10.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	48 km	50.0 mi	22
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	47 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	48 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	30 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	47 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	33 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	52 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	37 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	80 km	8.6 mi	5
May 1, 1953	EF4	87 km	12.1 mi	7
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	81 km	50.1 mi	0
Mar 25, 2021	EF3	52 km	38.2 mi	6
Jan 25, 2021	EF3	20 km	10.4 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	7,740	100 km
2017	UNNAMED	5,157	75 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,199	75 km
2020	SC WEST END C AND D	3,538	99 km
2010	WIREGRASS	3,467	76 km
1998	CHEAHA WILDERNESS	3,299	82 km
2018	HOUCK CREEK	3,188	100 km
2021	TL TYLER WEST	3,148	70 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	92 km
2007	PENTECOST	3,095	98 km
2010	BANKHEAD I	3,027	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	71 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,871	78 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	89 km
2024	AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX	2,836	85 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	85 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,777	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	83 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	78 km
2019	TL BUNN	2,688	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.9 in
March	53°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.3 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.1 in

Pinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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