Weather & Climate in Pollard, AL

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

Pollard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°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 65.3 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 59 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	67.3°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	100/sq mi
Coordinates	31.0239°N, 87.1730°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Escambia County County
Nearest Airport	Pensacola International (PNS) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.3"

72% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.93"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.7 / 100
Community Resilience	26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively 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

19 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	19 km	10 km
Jul 16, 1993	2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama	M3.7	137 km	5 km
Oct 26, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.7	15 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2005	9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.3	123 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2003	10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama	M3.3	35 km	5 km
May 16, 2008	10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.1	128 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2019	6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama	M3.1	7 km	10 km
May 4, 1997	9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama	M3.1	22 km	5 km
Mar 11, 2019	4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.1	9 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.0	15 km	10 km
Sep 25, 2003	14 km N of Atmore, Alabama	M2.9	36 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2019	2 km NW of Jay, Florida	M2.8	6 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2019	2 km ESE of Century, Florida	M2.7	9 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2019	13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama	M2.6	18 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2012	16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M2.6	135 km	11 km
Sep 5, 2000	1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama	M2.5	58 km	3 km
Apr 11, 2019	8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama	M2.5	9 km	8 km
Sep 5, 2000	2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama	M2.5	138 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

15 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	33 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	170 km
2018	Michael	Category 5	161 mph	193 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	188 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	138 mph	28 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	127 mph	231 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	127 mph	65 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	169 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	172 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	98 km
1995	Opal	Category 3	127 mph	36 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	98 mph	57 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	81 mph	287 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	127 mph	148 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	98 mph	196 km

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

Tornado History

619 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	54 km	25.4 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	59 km	3.0 mi	0
Feb 15, 2016	EF3	26 km	16.5 mi	0
Oct 13, 2001	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1997	EF3	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 24, 1984	EF3	91 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF3	62 km	10.5 mi	0
Dec 20, 1971	EF3	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 1971	EF3	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 3, 1968	EF3	95 km	70.4 mi	0
Oct 30, 1967	EF3	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 25, 1964	EF3	90 km	12.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 1962	EF3	45 km	6.9 mi	17
Dec 10, 1961	EF3	16 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1956	EF3	66 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1956	EF3	87 km	3.8 mi	0
Jan 23, 1953	EF3	97 km	6.5 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	78 km	24.2 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	12 km	24.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	69 km	8.6 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	69 km
2006	UNNAMED	9,706	23 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,046	58 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,660	81 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,388	53 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,334	57 km
2010	UNNAMED	5,692	22 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,616	40 km
2013	LOW KEY	5,554	68 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,525	38 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,627	35 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,577	34 km
2007	UNNAMED	4,523	45 km
2011	UNNAMED	4,486	46 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,397	40 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,235	93 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,231	67 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,200	72 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,141	92 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,119	47 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	5.7 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.9 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in
June	78°F (26°C)	6.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in
September	76°F (25°C)	5.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	57°F (14°C)	4.6 in
December	51°F (11°C)	5.1 in

Pollard has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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